Hello!
Having researched longarm machines for the last year, and rented a longarm weekly since January 09, I recently purchased a new machine and I think it is fabulous! It is a Gammill Classic Plus on a 12' table. I'm very interested in hearing about all sorts of things including threads, machine issues, customer quilt problems, etc.

Welcome to the board from Southern California. I don't have a long arm, though it is "on the list" for someday.

Haven't felt the need for a long arm yet. Still enjoying hand quilting with folks at my churuch. But want to welcome you to the forum!

Hello and Welcome :D :D :D
Lucky, lucky you!!! 8) 8) 8)

Welcome fellow Oregonian!

Hi and welcome from MA.

*Waves from Iowa* :)

Hi from Washington and another LAer!

I have a Gammill Classic +. I got mine almost 2 years ago. You might want to join another site that I belong to also. MQResource.com. You will love it there. The girls are full of information and you can take online classes as well.

Hello Towerhouse from Ohio




Thanks jacquemor for the info
Ihave a Grand Quilter by Pfaff and need to learn

Welcome from northeast CA. Glad you joined us. One of these days I hope to have a long arm.

Welcome from western PA where we have already had our first snow of the year!
I'm sure you'll love your Gammill. I upgraded to Gammill after having a big piece of junk of a machine for about a year. It was a happy day for me when I got rid of that thing!
I recently took a machine maintenance class, very reasonable price of $65.00 It covers minor repairs and replacement of parts. My dealer is over 200 miles away (Touch of Thread, Zanesville, OH), and I thought it would be very useful to know more than how to thread and oil it. Soooo, if you have access to a similar class, I would definitely recommend it.
Do you plan to quilt for profit? I sort of fell into that category. I stay busy enough to keep me going, but not "crazy" busy, and I like it that way. I have 11 here to quilt, finished 3 over the weekend. I'm sure it will get busier during November and early December, but DH knows how to do laundry and simple housework and doesn't mind frozen dinners!!!
Have fun with your new fantastic toy! If there are any questions I can answer for you, feel free to ask. :lol:

Welcome from WA :D

Hello from south Mississippi, I have a Gambill longarm machine that my brother bought me that was used. It is on a 14" frame and I named her "Flowing Stitch" but call her Flo. I have had Flo for three years now and she and I are get buddies and have lots of fun together. I buy thread from www.longcreekmills.com, he had good thread at a great price.
Just not too many colors in the quilting to chose from.
I also use Gutterman from out local Hancocks but it's really expensive so I wait for a sale. I have quilted some for money but mostly I do all of my own and a friend. Her husband worked on Flo when needed for nothing so I do her quilting for nothing. I'm learning to work on it myself.
I usually get us early in the mornings before work and quilt. Then once I get home I have time to sew.

take care and HAPPY QUILTING

Regina

Atlantathread.com has good prices on quilting and sewing thread. They ship same day they receive order and actually, this month have free shipping. They are the only source I use now, after having tried a half dozen or so other places. :thumbup:

Thanks! I look forward to sharing information and learning from all the quilters out there!

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Thanks for the tip on the MQResource. I went there and it looks great! Thanks so much. I'm really looking forward to learning on these forums.

Thanks for the info! I'm signed up to take a basic maintenance/business class in early November. I've been doing quilts for customers since about March of this year and I'm really enjoying. My intention is to make this a very solid part-time job. I know I have tons to learn, but I've definitely landed in the right place with this forum!!

Thanks!!

Thanks for the welcome! So many warm wishes....it's great! And thanks for the thread info.

I've been doing customer quilts since about March of this year and am loving it. I haven't named my new "baby" yet, but I'm working on it. Love the name "Flo!" You are too clever.

Thanks again...