Bailey's Home Quilter
#21
Nana,
I own a 13" Bailey and have loved it since day one.
It is a very simple machine to own and operate. I bought mine
because I could not find one person who owned one who didn't
like it. Buying one is a purchase you will not regret. I would spend
the extra amount and get the 15".
I have a forum just for Bailey owners if you'd like to join and get
others input. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Baileyquiltingmachines/
Debbe
I own a 13" Bailey and have loved it since day one.
It is a very simple machine to own and operate. I bought mine
because I could not find one person who owned one who didn't
like it. Buying one is a purchase you will not regret. I would spend
the extra amount and get the 15".
I have a forum just for Bailey owners if you'd like to join and get
others input. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Baileyquiltingmachines/
Debbe
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Oh.
Posts: 781
Debbe, thanks for sharing and for telling us about the forum. That is such a neat idea.
When asking for input on various machines and frames, I would like to hear from the actual owner/operator as opposed to getting feedback from those who "heard" something.
Experience far outweighs hearsay!
June
When asking for input on various machines and frames, I would like to hear from the actual owner/operator as opposed to getting feedback from those who "heard" something.
Experience far outweighs hearsay!
June
#23
My First Bailey was a 13 now I own Bailey 15, My first frame was a Little Gracie 11 .. Now I have my Bailey 15 on a SuzyQ king ..I haven't had any problems with Bailey but I've found that it loves cotton thread.. top and bobbin more than any other kind.. Also I have found there is difference between the 13 and 15 Bailey's .. On the 15 I can use pantographs up to 11" but It's a sure thing if one would go with a 10" pantograph.. The last quilting turn most of the time is lots less room to quilt in .. still no problem to make adjustments .. As for Throat space, I can roll an oversize King under the throat. no problem there either!
By the way, I have bought both of my machines sight unseen and I don't regret it at all.. These Bailey's don't have any bells or whistles but they're work horses!
Connie in Louisiana
By the way, I have bought both of my machines sight unseen and I don't regret it at all.. These Bailey's don't have any bells or whistles but they're work horses!
Connie in Louisiana
#25
Yes I did consider another machine at that time It was a Voyager 17 but then I had found out the largest machine that would fit Little Gracie11 would have to be a 16in throat.. Now even with a larger frame that can hold up to the size of an 18" Throat I'm staying with Bailey's
Connie in Louisiana
Connie in Louisiana
#29
I am new to the long arm idea and have a question. Do most of you use your machines and frames for a business, or do most of you have all this for a hobby.
I thought I had to have a quilting business to justify the purchase of a Bailey, and I think I am finding out that most people who have one, just use it to quilt their own quilts for fun. If this is true, I might be able to talk myself into purchasing one :D
Shelley
I thought I had to have a quilting business to justify the purchase of a Bailey, and I think I am finding out that most people who have one, just use it to quilt their own quilts for fun. If this is true, I might be able to talk myself into purchasing one :D
Shelley
#30
Shelley,
I am slowly trying to build up a business. Since it honestly takes lots of practice to have your quilting look good enough to charge others there is a period of time that you wouldn't be able to charge.
I have just ordered the 15" Bailey and have my 13" for sale.
It's about 5 years old. PM if you're interested.
debbe
I am slowly trying to build up a business. Since it honestly takes lots of practice to have your quilting look good enough to charge others there is a period of time that you wouldn't be able to charge.
I have just ordered the 15" Bailey and have my 13" for sale.
It's about 5 years old. PM if you're interested.
debbe
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