Does anyone have a HQ Sweet Sixteen sitdown quilting machine?
#12
I have the HQ 16, which is much bigger. If I didn't have room anymore for my midarm I would definitely get the Sweet 16. It takes up much less room and is a great quilting machine.
HQ gives you lots of support too, through your local dealers and through HQ itself.
I think you would really like it.
ali
HQ gives you lots of support too, through your local dealers and through HQ itself.
I think you would really like it.
ali
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I just got mine last xmas. I love it though i think for my self a stand up would be better. I am saving up so i can convert it into a stand up. I just think if you could keep the quilt tight and taunt it would be better
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I'm looking into sit-down long arm machines too but I'm not happy with the stitch regulators I've seen so far.
Are there any sit-down long arm machines that have a stitch regulator that is part of (or bolted onto) the actual machine itself? And not the mouse-like gizmo that has to be attached to the quilt?
Stitch regulation is a BIG part of why I want one of these machines, and after playing with a couple I am convinced I do NOT like the gizmo-attached-to-the-quilt method. If that's the only type of stitch regulation available for sit-down long arms...I don't think I want one!
Are there any sit-down long arm machines that have a stitch regulator that is part of (or bolted onto) the actual machine itself? And not the mouse-like gizmo that has to be attached to the quilt?
Stitch regulation is a BIG part of why I want one of these machines, and after playing with a couple I am convinced I do NOT like the gizmo-attached-to-the-quilt method. If that's the only type of stitch regulation available for sit-down long arms...I don't think I want one!
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: East Kootenays, BC
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I just got mine a year ago and I have to say I love it. I don't have a stitch regulator on mine, I was advised to try it without one first before making the investment as most people prefer not to bother with it. I bought mine used from a private seller. It takes some practice managing the drag of a large quilt, but you have so much more room and a lot clearer view of your quilt I feel with the Sweet 16 over a domestic. Have fun shopping!
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 402
Ladies, please be cautious when spending on these expensive quilting machines.
I own a Sweet 16 and absolutely love it! I previously owned a mid arm on a frame. I didn't like the small throat nor the standing up. It was very hard on my back.
With the 16 inch throat sit down there is still a little maneuvering to be done on a large quilt. But when I am FMQ I only care about the 12 inch square under and around my needle. I learned that from a class by Sue Nickles. One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given.
Stand up frames require 3 layers to be loaded. It was extremely difficult for me. Sit down quilters require pinning or basting which I can do on my floor and/or my ample sized (4' by 6') cutting table depending on the size of quilt.
You choose. I love my sit down.
I own a Sweet 16 and absolutely love it! I previously owned a mid arm on a frame. I didn't like the small throat nor the standing up. It was very hard on my back.
With the 16 inch throat sit down there is still a little maneuvering to be done on a large quilt. But when I am FMQ I only care about the 12 inch square under and around my needle. I learned that from a class by Sue Nickles. One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given.
Stand up frames require 3 layers to be loaded. It was extremely difficult for me. Sit down quilters require pinning or basting which I can do on my floor and/or my ample sized (4' by 6') cutting table depending on the size of quilt.
You choose. I love my sit down.
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