Curious. How many of you have your own long arm machines?

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02-25-2012, 01:31 PM

#171

Christine-

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Every brand of long arm was at the Mid-Atlantic quilt festival this week. It was wonderful being able to test each one. I love going to quilt shows, the people you meet are always so lovely. Quilters are like no one on earth. You can sit down and instantly have a conversation about anything. It was wonderful going to lunch, you could sit at any table and find a friend.

02-25-2012, 02:17 PM

#172

FiBurGerl

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A couple of things I should have mentioned - As Shari said - the cost and the HQ Sweet Sixteen doesn't take up as much room as a stand up. One of the reasons I finally took the leap is because the price was about $600.00 less than it was offered locally...and life is short!

02-25-2012, 03:12 PM

#173

stchenfool

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Originally Posted by MaryStoaks

I have a Tin Lizzie. (love it)

So do you find with a long arm, you don't get as much time to do as much piecing as you'd like? Do you have people asking you to do quilt tops for them? I love to sew and quilt. It would seem to me that if people know you have a long arm you won't have time to do the things you love. How do you all feel about this? Thanks

02-25-2012, 05:58 PM

#174

bamamama

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I have a Tin Lizzie 18LS with Shirley Stitcher

02-25-2012, 06:01 PM

#175

bamamama

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Just let it be known that you dont quilt for the public and I don't think it would be a problem. If you start taking in their quilting however, you'll get busy pretty quickly. Seems word travels quickly if you have a long arm.

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02-25-2012, 06:26 PM

#176

Christine-

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Instead of telling people you don't quilt for the public, how about offering to let them pay to use your machine themselves? Anyone ever done that?

02-25-2012, 08:47 PM

#177

Quilterfay

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I have a Pfaff Grandquilter and a Next Generations. Since I have just retired I hope to get more use out of it.

03-06-2012, 04:13 AM

#178

charmy

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I have quilted off and on for over 30 yrs have owned two short arm, one mid arm and now a long arm Innova 26" that I just love.

03-06-2012, 04:34 AM

#179

ohstr

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I purchased a HQ16 last spring - and love it. It is a great machine - I have done 8 tops since I set it up. I have turned into a "finisher" not just a "top maker" .

Sue

03-06-2012, 04:44 AM

#180

charmy

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Yea Finisher is such a great feeling . I love your saying you are a finisher not just a top maker. That was my reason for owning my own LA machine I wanted the glory from start to finish of the quilt top.

So happy for you Sue let the fun begin !

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Originally Posted by ohstr

I purchased a HQ16 last spring - and love it. It is a great machine - I have done 8 tops since I set it up. I have turned into a "finisher" not just a "top maker" .

Sue