Longarm Quilting Machines
#72
In response to the $ question for long-arm machines - the Baileys are the most reasonably priced basic machines. The 13" machines are $1599, the 15" are $1899 and the 17" are $2499. One member did post that she found a big difference in the ease of movement between her Bailey and her current machine. I have a Bailey 17" on a Grace Imperial frame and it moves around with one finger. The carriage on the quilting frame is what makes the most difference in how easily your machine moves. If you want a basic machine to just quilt your own quilts, these machines are worth considering. You can also get a stitch regulator for them. Just remember to get a good carriage.
#73
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rustburg, VA
Posts: 621
I have the Innova 26 with prostitch. I don't have the new lightning stitch. I really do like mine, but I'm new to longarming and can't compare it to anything else. I don't have trouble with thread breakage, etc. The trouble I have is operator inexperience!!
#74
Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 14
My two cents - I have had two Baileys, the 13" and the 15" and the difference between them and the Innova is gigantic! My Baileys were on a Little Gracie II frame, the frame was fine.
I was always quilting, so had much experience with the problems of the stitching, tension, and etc. The 15" had the stitch regulator, and I never found it was any great advantage. I used these machines for about 3 years. Am so glad I have the Innova and if I had to go back to Bailey, after my experiences, I would no longer quilt...
Phyllis
I was always quilting, so had much experience with the problems of the stitching, tension, and etc. The 15" had the stitch regulator, and I never found it was any great advantage. I used these machines for about 3 years. Am so glad I have the Innova and if I had to go back to Bailey, after my experiences, I would no longer quilt...
Phyllis
#75
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 911
I have an APQS Ultimate II that is ten years old. It does what I bought it for and at my age and with only retirement income, I won't be upgrading. Truthfully I would like something smaller, but that's an "if I win the lotto" dream.
#76
Originally Posted by Maralyn
I have an APQS Ultimate II that is ten years old. It does what I bought it for and at my age and with only retirement income, I won't be upgrading. Truthfully I would like something smaller, but that's an "if I win the lotto" dream.
#78
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3,430
I have the Gammill Classic. I purchased it about 11 years ago. I tried out the Nolting and A-1 before buying my Gammill. I am like most people who own a quilting machine-I tried them out and bought the one that "fit" me best. I'm one of those people who believe the less "gadgets" on one the less you will have problems with. My Gammill is not a heavy machine I can easily guide it with one finger. Maybe if the table was not level it would be harder to guide. I love it!!!!
#80
I have an Innova 18". I love it. Never had any problems with it. Use Superior thread and King Tut. One thing I lik about buying from them is that they have 24/7 response to problems. You call them with a problem and you either get Michael (the dad) or the son or a maintence man to walk you thru any problem. They will stay on the phone with you till the problem is resolved. It is a 3 generation company that started out making quilting machines for factorys. Usually when we call for whatever we get Michael. They want you to be happy with your machine and will do anything within reason to help you with it. We didn't start off with the frame that goes with the machine and I wasn't happy with it so we went to Houston and picked up the frame I should have had in the first place.
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