Types of quilting machines???
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Types of quilting machines???
I am confused when I hear about quilting on a longarm. Does that include the machines that you move the fabric under or just those you place the quilt on the frame? I am considering one that I move the machine over the fabric while sitting down. I have arthritis and can't stand very long at a time. I have problems free motion quilting on my babylock machine. Things just bunch up so much and leave too many puckers. Could someone explain and tell what kinds you use and would recommend just for a home quilter quilting for her dgk's?? Thanks for all the input.
#3
A longarm generally has a head that is 18" or greater, and the machine moves over a frame. There are also shortarms and midarms that move over a frame. Some people sit at their longarms too. There are lots of options for you - one is machine quilting in sections with your current machine. (See the book Machine Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell.) I did that for a few years before buying a longarm, and I found it was much easier than trying to layer and quilt a large quilt in my sewing machine. The best thing is to try out all kinds of machines and decide which type is best for you. If you can go to a machine quilting show, there are usually lots of vendors with all the different types of quilting machines.
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A longarm generally has a head that is 18" or greater, and the machine moves over a frame. There are also shortarms and midarms that move over a frame. Some people sit at their longarms too. There are lots of options for you - one is machine quilting in sections with your current machine. (See the book Machine Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell.) I did that for a few years before buying a longarm, and I found it was much easier than trying to layer and quilt a large quilt in my sewing machine. The best thing is to try out all kinds of machines and decide which type is best for you. If you can go to a machine quilting show, there are usually lots of vendors with all the different types of quilting machines.
Last edited by Helen6869; 02-26-2012 at 11:16 AM. Reason: adding a thought
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I have a Nolting 18" Fun Machine on a steel frame. It can be adjusted to use either standing or sitting. I love it and do quilts for myself and my business. The Nolting company has used machines that are not as expensive as the new ones.
They are easy to use. If at all possible I would suggest trying out one before you invest. If you have one in mind call the manufacturer and see if someone in your area has one and if that person would be willing to show you how it works and let you try it out.
I do that with the Notling I have.
Also if you can make it to any show. Not knowing where you are in Georgia, but we are having a small quilt show and the Nolting rep will be there for people to test drive the machine and talk with folks. It will be in Gray, TN at the end of April.
Phyllis
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They are easy to use. If at all possible I would suggest trying out one before you invest. If you have one in mind call the manufacturer and see if someone in your area has one and if that person would be willing to show you how it works and let you try it out.
I do that with the Notling I have.
Also if you can make it to any show. Not knowing where you are in Georgia, but we are having a small quilt show and the Nolting rep will be there for people to test drive the machine and talk with folks. It will be in Gray, TN at the end of April.
Phyllis
QuiltingGrannie
Last edited by patricej; 03-31-2012 at 03:57 AM.
#7
I have a Nolting 18" Fun Machine on a steel frame. It can be adjusted to use either standing or sitting. I love it and do quilts for myself and my business. The Nolting company has used machines that are not as expensive as the new ones.
They are easy to use. If at all possible I would suggest trying out one before you invest. If you have one in mind call the manufacturer and see if someone in your area has one and if that person would be willing to show you how it works and let you try it out.
I do that with the Notling I have.
Also if you can make it to any show. Not knowing where you are in Georgia, but we are having a small quilt show and the Nolting rep will be there for people to test drive the machine and talk with folks. It will be in Gray, TN at the end of April.
Phyllis
QuiltingGrannie
They are easy to use. If at all possible I would suggest trying out one before you invest. If you have one in mind call the manufacturer and see if someone in your area has one and if that person would be willing to show you how it works and let you try it out.
I do that with the Notling I have.
Also if you can make it to any show. Not knowing where you are in Georgia, but we are having a small quilt show and the Nolting rep will be there for people to test drive the machine and talk with folks. It will be in Gray, TN at the end of April.
Phyllis
QuiltingGrannie
Last edited by patricej; 03-31-2012 at 03:57 AM.
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Read the thread with this label. "Why don't they make a plain quilting machine" from Feb. 9th.
It might offer some insight into what you are looking for.
I have back and shoulder problems and chose an APQS Lenni cause it is so lightweight. That is something you should consider if you want a machine to move over the quilt, whether sitting or standing. There are other brands as well.
good luck
It might offer some insight into what you are looking for.
I have back and shoulder problems and chose an APQS Lenni cause it is so lightweight. That is something you should consider if you want a machine to move over the quilt, whether sitting or standing. There are other brands as well.
good luck
#9
Read the thread with this label. "Why don't they make a plain quilting machine" from Feb. 9th.
It might offer some insight into what you are looking for.
I have back and shoulder problems and chose an APQS Lenni cause it is so lightweight. That is something you should consider if you want a machine to move over the quilt, whether sitting or standing. There are other brands as well.
good luck
It might offer some insight into what you are looking for.
I have back and shoulder problems and chose an APQS Lenni cause it is so lightweight. That is something you should consider if you want a machine to move over the quilt, whether sitting or standing. There are other brands as well.
good luck
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