Bluehouse

I have a mid-arm Juki on a Pennywinkle frame. I like it BUT it takes me forever to pin my top and back on....I am thinking of getting zippers to put in it...The only drawback is the throat is not big enough to do larger quilts.

vettelady

I have an HQ 16

Nona

I don't have room for one.....unless I move my husband out of the barn....After 48 years that doesn't seem to be a possibilty.....

Linda from Clinton

I've had my Gammill longarm for 17 years and use it for my own quilts and my daughters. Recently I've tried to sell it only because I am trying to downsize a bit. But to tell the truth I haven't put much effort into trying to sell it. And now I'm thinking I'm going to keep her. That is unless just by word of mouth someone hears I'm trying to sell it. Until then I'm going to continue using it. She's been a great machine. I've saved myself lots of money by doing my own quilting. Good luck with trying to find a machine
Linda from Clinton

Christine-

I bought a 26" Tin Lizzie yesterday at the Mid-Atlantic quilt fest. I've never used a long arm before, other than testing them at shows. I was very pleased with the feel of the Tin Lizzie. I tested the gammil machines but the vibration was noticeable in the handles.

I put my husband into severe shock when I called to let him know I was buying a long arm. My plan all along was to buy a Flynn quilting frame, simply to help me learn how to do FM. So I went planning to buy a bicycle and came home with a Mercedes. LOL

knlsmith

Same for me. But i also quilt for others.

Marni

I have a mid arm with a qBot-otherwise I wouldn't use it-I've never taken the time to learn to use it for custom or pantos-it does the job for me-only limitation is size-no king size for me!

FiBurGerl

Hi Hockeyrabbit,
I have a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen which is a sit down version of the stand up HQ Sixteen. I use if for my professional (art quilts/mixed media) and personal use. I LOVE IT!! I researched for over two months before purchasing it. I wanted larger throat space, better light and more visibility to the needle. It has made quilting and thread play comfortable and fun. The biggest difference is the quilt has to be basted in some fashion or pinned rather than mounted on rails and of course sitting or standing. Test drive as many different machines as you can, that's the best way to see what suits you.
A FiBurGerl

natalieg

I have a mid-arm. A Brother 1500 on a New Joy frame. Love it and it times would love to upgrade to a long-arm, but still a little intimidated by it.

Mom3

The Sweet Sixteen sit-down model has peaked my interest. I had a small test drive at the quilt show last weekend. Hmmm.... now, where to get the money..... I wish I could find a used one but that seems to be a pipe dream.

Shari