Looking at Long Arms ... Nolting?
#22
Try as many different longarms as you can. And play with them for as long as possible! I have an Innova that has free 24/7/365 tech service that can help you with any problem. Super well made and made in Texas. Fabulous frames too! Love mine that I've had for 6.5 years.
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,290
I know nothing at all but I was at the show also 😀 and looked at several machines. The salesman at that super nice looking, easy to use Bernina Q80 ( I think?) said that the stitch regulator on some of the machines is questionable. I would be sure to try out and ask a lot of questions. Did you have a good time at show? I did. So so SO many stunning quilts. Lots of venders and great people....
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Posts: 923
Nolting is a very reputable manufacturer with a long history. The don't advertise as much as some of the others, and they aren't painted as prettily as some , but the folks I know like them. I used to live near the Nolting factory, and I got a tour. Definitely a small business that knew their work.
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#26
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Charleston SC
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The rule-of-thumb is to take a year to research and try out before making a decision. There are several longarm groups on groups.yahoo.com. It would be a good idea to join to get info from actual users of different setups. My own recommendation is to be sure to try out an Innova before making a decision. That's my personal favorite "dream" machine and I would probably purchase it even without a dealer nearby, as they have good telephone support and the machines are very self-maintainable. There are two Innova groups on Yahoo; some of the members there have owned other brands before switching to Innova so you can get that point of view too.
Thanks...good advice..
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