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Old 06-03-2011, 03:53 AM
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I guess I'll stick my 2 cents in now. I have a mid-arm (Handiquilter 16) which I love and never regret purchasing. I have found that the quilting is the part I enjoy most of the quilt process, just above designing and selecting the fabric. I am now considering trading up to the 24" Fusion by Handiquilter and I am having the same doubts, but going full speed ahead because I already know I enjoy it. You, however, have to do what is most comfortable for you.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by OneMoreQuilt
I know exactly how you feel. I was very nervous about making the final decision to order my Gammill....even though I wanted it more than anything. I will tell you that I love, love, love it and have never, ever regretted the decision to buy it! Good Luck and Happy Quilting.
Yes, pricey, but love mine too. But I tell everyone to get a computerized system! All the longarmers around me are wearing out their shoulders, elbows, backs etc.!
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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I have had my APQS Ultimate II for over ten years now and probably didn't research machines well enough before I bought it. (Didn't look at other options) I only knew that a LQS had one they liked and that some women who were doing long-arm quilting were making it a full-time job and were booked a year in advance.

On the other hand, the machine has performed beyond my expectations, requiring nothing besides routine maintenance and cleaning and if anything serious goes wrong, the manufacturer is a two-hour drive.

My advice - make sure you buy the size of machine you are going to need for what you are going to do.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:11 AM
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I am 76 and purchased a Gammill Classic 6 years ago. I paid for it with quilting for others in 2and 1/2 years. I added Intelliquilter computer system in July of last year. No regrets. I only wish I had made the purchase when I was much younger. Great source of added income and so rewarding.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:12 AM
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I'd really recommend that you try one someplace before you buy. I have always thought that I'd love a long arm system but after spending a day with my friend Chris on her Gammill and spending several days on a midarm setup at my local LQS, I decided that I really didn't like it nearly as much as I thought. Now I really appreciate even more what longarmers do and why they charge what they do. It was time consuming and a lot of work to get everything loaded and ready to go. The actual quilting was ok but not something that I would want to do everyday or as my new business. My LQS rents out their room with the midarm for $50 a day. My friend and I rent it once in a while, help each other and can finish a quilt for each of us in a day (if it's not king sized). I'd do more "homework" before you spend all that money.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:17 AM
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If I could spare the money and the space in my sewing room I would LOVE to have one of those machines!!!!
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by calano1
My DH bought mine 2 weeks ago as an early birthday present - and even though I feel a little guilty about the total cost of it all, I am not sorry he did it.
And when he told me I deserve it for growing old with him ... I ♥love♥ him all the more for it! :)

If you have decided which one you want, go for it.
I am sure you deserve it, too!! :thumbup:
awww he is a keeper!!!
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BrendaY
How many quilts have you made in the past year? I pay $115 to have mine quilted.... queen size.
Gosh, that sounds awfully high. I do hand quilting for less than that. Whew!!
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by fraydknot12326
I don't know which machine you're thinking of ~ there's a Babylock dealer in Fayetteville AR (I know 200+ miles from you) that has the Crown Jewel.

There is a Nolting dealer in Harrison AR (yep, still a hike) but if you're having doubts, maybe you could take a day & check them out .. at least, that's what I would do. That would give you a second opinion. It's hard to believe no one in Texarkana has any dealers .. go figure.:roll: :lol:

Another thought .. my LQS has longarms to rent .. maybe there's something like that closer than you think .. that would give you some *hands-on* experience before taking that plunge :D
I may have to take the time to go do that. I may give them a call.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tinabodina
I was the same way and when my DH was putting it together the thought crossed my mind (for only a brief moment) to send it back; but now that I have had it for 6 weeks.......

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEE MMMYY

AAAVVVEEEENNNNNNTTTTTEEEEE!!!!!!

I smile even when I walk by it. You will too.
lol, I can relate to this. I give her my cheeriest "Good Morning!" everyday as I walk by to make the coffee ;-)
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