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#83
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 952
there's a HandiQuilter dealer in Mtn. Home. Would that be too far to go for you? When I found my gently used HQ at a dealer in Jonesboro....told my hubby about it...and he knew how much I wanted one. He told me, "at our age, if you want to do something, you need to go for it." I'm so glad I did. You definitely need a good support system for the things you'll run into...this board is a source of wonderful help, etc. Join a yahoo group for the brand fo your machine, etc. I only do quilts for myself, as I can't stand for hours at a time to do quilts for other. But, that's just wht I wanted it for.....me. Good lucki!!
#86
I bought mine in January knowing I would just love it, but I don't and now I wish I had not spent the money on it. I enjoy the cutting and piecing of the tops but am not enjoying the quilting. Once I get the quilt put on the frame, then do some quilting, then have to roll the quilt up some more before I can quilt some more, I just don't enjoy it. It takes A LOT of practice and I do mean A LOT of practice to do pretty work on a quilt. Just something to think about. In fact, I am seriously thinking about selling mine.
Windsong
Windsong
#87
You are absolutely going to love it!!! I only had the small try out at the show when we bought our Avante and it was enough for me to know I wanted this! Now I would pen all my time playing on her! Enjoy!
#89
If you love to make quilts AND complete them, then you'll love it! If you are buying a LA because you passionately love to quilt, then it is not a mistake. I bought my longarm on a whim 8 yrs ago, and have not regretted a single minute! Don't know the Nolte, but the Gammill is a wonderful machine. Enjoy! If God has given you a passion and a talent - use it!
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