I bought a long arm
#32
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
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I had purchased an old quilting machine for $1,000 that came with a 12' table. I was able to put it in a bedroom and it gave me 12 inches of space to go to the other side. I wanted something to find out if machine quilting was for me before I invested more money.
I sold that machine for $900. and purchased a used Handiquilter 16 with a 10 ft table. I find that I do not quilt many king size quilts so the 10 footer is perfect for me. I have a friend that has a 12 ft table and I ask her to quilt all the quilts that are over 112". I do not need more than 3" on the sides. Most of the people that I quilt for are making baby, lap, throws for gifts and for charity. I do believe that you won't be happy with the 8 ft table.
Congratulation on your purchase.
I sold that machine for $900. and purchased a used Handiquilter 16 with a 10 ft table. I find that I do not quilt many king size quilts so the 10 footer is perfect for me. I have a friend that has a 12 ft table and I ask her to quilt all the quilts that are over 112". I do not need more than 3" on the sides. Most of the people that I quilt for are making baby, lap, throws for gifts and for charity. I do believe that you won't be happy with the 8 ft table.
Congratulation on your purchase.
#33
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
CONGRATULATIONS on your new long arm. When we still had our house, I would have had room for a long arm, however, we didn't have the money then. I can still quilt on my Janome, but smaller quilts. Have fun with your new toy.
#34
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 4
I'm looking at HQ and Babylock long arms also. What I cannot justify is the extra 10k for the software. What does everyone else think about this? While I would like to do the computer stuff, I refuse to spend that kind of money. Does anyone who has, let's say, Prostitcher, feel it was worth the $$$?
#35
I'm looking at HQ and Babylock long arms also. What I cannot justify is the extra 10k for the software. What does everyone else think about this? While I would like to do the computer stuff, I refuse to spend that kind of money. Does anyone who has, let's say, Prostitcher, feel it was worth the $$$?
My quilter is scheduled to be delivered today. <3
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