Originally Posted by OCQuilts

I'm partial to Gammill. Ive used Gammill's for years and bought a brand new one in 2006. I used it to rent to customers who wanted to Long Arm. Ive seen many students go on to become wonderful quilters. I bought a second one used a year later. My Husband had to rent a truck and go pick it up bring it back and reassemble himself. Gammill staff answered questions over the phone even though we bought it used! We have been pleased with both of those machines. Recently I sold my original Gammill to an employee for close to what I paid for it! I replaced with a new Gammill vision. I also upgraded our 2nd one to the vision system. I also now have 2 Statlers. Stitch regulated Gammills with a table start at $8995. Gammill offers easy financing. If you have a dealer near you. I'd go look at them right away. If you want to look at used check www.LongArmUniversity.com Good luck!

Originally Posted by Jennifer22206

I've been quilting since I was 16, and I'm now 28. I love quilting, and began to seriously look into getting a long arm for about 3 years. I have tried all types of machines, and multiple times each. Every time I went to a quilt show, I'd try all the machines, and write down pros/cons of each. Then I'd go home and research more. I've joined quite a few yahoo groups, and talked to tons of people.

So, after 3 years of serious thought, and MULTIPLE try outs of the machines, I've decided on the Nolting for me. So I'll be saving up for one, and in 2 years for my 30th birthday (or earlier) DH and I will be buying one.

I have also used one of my friends Noltings to quilt two charity quilts, so although I don't own one right now, I do know how they handle, and can say that I have quilted on one.

You need to find the one that's right for you. The one that I want, may or may not be the one for you!

Originally Posted by KathyAire

I was the 'weakest link' when I purchased my long arm and I'm still the 'weakest link'. But, my machine is strictly for my own pleasure. I never intended to do quilts to please anyone except me.

Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

i knew i wanted a longarm within the first couple of months of quilting.

i hated quilting by moving the quilt and was never going to let someone else quilt my quilts for me.

i like to have total control over the project instead of allowing someone else to put their artistic voice on my work.


it took me about 12 months or so to find a used setup that i wanted.

i was a beginner when i got it since it was my first time ever using a longarm.

at this point i would consider myself advanced or professional since i make my living thru quilting.