How many of you own and use a Baileys longarm machine? I would love to have some feedback on the quality and user friendliness of this machine.....I could be in the market for a longarm, but the funds are limited and I am shopping. Please send me info...............thanks

Two weeks ago mine arrived. I just started playing with it about 5 days ago. Currently have my first quilt on the frame. You know its just like any other new toy or tool. Theres a learning curve. Its a lot different than sewing on a regular machine. If you cant draw you cant draw with a sewing machine, so you'll have to invest in some templates or pantos depending on weather or not you intend to put it on a frame. I think its well worth the money, even though I'm having some issues, my issues not the machine.

Theres a yahoo group that is all about Baileys. You should take a look and read the messages there before buying. I joined back a few months ago. Debbe will also be happy to answer in questions you have and will even help you with ordering.

Just look around before you buy, take one for a test drive. I was lucky enough to know someone with a Baileys.

Lots of luck to you

Thanks so much for the quick reply..........I just dont want to invest that amount of $$ IF it is not something worthwhile. I am shopping and want to get as much bang for my buck as possible, again thanks for the info.

Theres also a machine called the WOW, it too is a stretch machine. I dont know how close you are to greenwood but the joanns there has a great deal on an 18 inch long arm and frame with computer..it has all the whistles. It start out over 17,000 and now its 9000, heck of a buy. Might be worth the drive. of course i would call first to make sure they havent sold it.

I have the 15" Bailey's Longarm machine. I've had it for 2 years. I have to admit that I haven't used it as much as I had hoped but when I have used it, it's done a great job. For the $$, it's a wonderful machine. As mentioned, there is a yahoo group that a lot of wonderful people belong to and are always willing to help with any problems.

Good luck with your decision.

there is a sales rep on the yahoo group too, she's very helpful

Handiquilter has the HQ16 with the Pro frame system for $7995. They will come ans set it up, show you how to use it and offer great service help. Check with your local dealer and try one out or see if a friend has one you can try or even a local quilt shop or a longarm service provider.

I like my 15" Bailey, but there is a learning curve, more than I liked. The Yahoo group is great, I would say almost essential.

I have one, a 15", bought it used a few months ago. So far, I have used it to quilt 4 quilts. There is definitely a learning curve, but it gets easier with each quilt.

Need help with my Baileys long arm 15" machine. Bobbin looping bottom of quilt really bad Ran out of ideas to fix it HELP!!!!!!!!!