Mid-long arm machines and frames
09-05-2008, 08:17 PM
#22
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I have a WOW III which is presently on an HQ I frame. I am looking to purchase the HQII or the HQ portable professional frame so I can use my PC Quilter without having to modify the present frame.
The WOW is a workhorse and the only problems I've had are loops on the back of the quilt due to inaccurate tension, which is more often than not my fault. I am a newbie to the whole thing and haven't mastered the art of getting my tension right yet. She will use almost any kind of thread and regular needles, including an embroidery needle.
I would like a larger bobbin and that will be something that I make sure to get when I decide to upgrade. I haven't tried any ruler work yet as I do not have a base, but have done 'practice' quilts in free motion and panto patterns.
Other than that - I like the set up and plan to keep her for a year and then upgrade to larger throat. She is 16".
The WOW is a workhorse and the only problems I've had are loops on the back of the quilt due to inaccurate tension, which is more often than not my fault. I am a newbie to the whole thing and haven't mastered the art of getting my tension right yet. She will use almost any kind of thread and regular needles, including an embroidery needle.
I would like a larger bobbin and that will be something that I make sure to get when I decide to upgrade. I haven't tried any ruler work yet as I do not have a base, but have done 'practice' quilts in free motion and panto patterns.
Other than that - I like the set up and plan to keep her for a year and then upgrade to larger throat. She is 16".
09-06-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by desertdebbe
How much was the shipping for 4 spools?
ridiculous, right? if they weren't on sale, forget it.
altogether it came to $22.93. that makes it a little under $6.00 a spool. an okay (not great) price. better than no sale at all. and it gives me the chance to try it.
also, i make my own clothes, so it won't be wasted.
09-06-2008, 10:10 AM
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Wow, almost $11 shipping? it was almost $9 for 2 spools. :x
I passed. I do understand shipping costs have gone way up but
USPS wouldn't have cost that much. You can get the 2 different sized
flat rate boxes for under that price. This company would probably do more
business if they had options for shipping, don't you think?
As for tension on my Bailey machine I have no issues at all using the same thread. I know a lot of people don't like ThreadArt thread but I have had no problem that wasn't user error. :oops: It is very economical, they have fast, fairly priced shipping. Their varigated 100% cotton thread is wonderful. I just wish it came on bigger spools. :)
I passed. I do understand shipping costs have gone way up but
USPS wouldn't have cost that much. You can get the 2 different sized
flat rate boxes for under that price. This company would probably do more
business if they had options for shipping, don't you think?
As for tension on my Bailey machine I have no issues at all using the same thread. I know a lot of people don't like ThreadArt thread but I have had no problem that wasn't user error. :oops: It is very economical, they have fast, fairly priced shipping. Their varigated 100% cotton thread is wonderful. I just wish it came on bigger spools. :)
09-06-2008, 11:00 AM
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debbe
they do have different options for shipping and they are all more expensive. can you really believe it?
i used threadart variegated on a friend's tin lizzie and liked it. when it goes on sale somewhere i will get it.
i chose the cheapest delivery they offered. their charge for the box alone was .75. i ordered on the 5th. i'm waiting to see how long it takes to get to me. it shouldn't take more than three days, don't you think?
i also couldn't download the free alphabet embroidery they give you as a "free giift". mr. longcreek told me how to do it now, but i don't have an embroidery machine so who cares? i mean my machines do computer embroidery but they are not what is known today as embroidery machines that you download programs into. so he can keep his download and lower his shipping prices instead!
they do have different options for shipping and they are all more expensive. can you really believe it?
i used threadart variegated on a friend's tin lizzie and liked it. when it goes on sale somewhere i will get it.
i chose the cheapest delivery they offered. their charge for the box alone was .75. i ordered on the 5th. i'm waiting to see how long it takes to get to me. it shouldn't take more than three days, don't you think?
i also couldn't download the free alphabet embroidery they give you as a "free giift". mr. longcreek told me how to do it now, but i don't have an embroidery machine so who cares? i mean my machines do computer embroidery but they are not what is known today as embroidery machines that you download programs into. so he can keep his download and lower his shipping prices instead!
01-11-2009, 08:04 AM
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So how are things going with the thread? Are you still happy with it?
I might just order some now so that I can make my own comparisons
between, Essential threads, ThreadArt, and this one. I also ordered some
Valdani at $3.00 a spool. Sadly, I ordered it the 28th of December and
it hasn't even been shipped yet. Bayside Quilting says it was an oversight.
I'll post what I think of it.
I might just order some now so that I can make my own comparisons
between, Essential threads, ThreadArt, and this one. I also ordered some
Valdani at $3.00 a spool. Sadly, I ordered it the 28th of December and
it hasn't even been shipped yet. Bayside Quilting says it was an oversight.
I'll post what I think of it.
01-11-2009, 08:43 AM
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wow! i forgot all about that fiasco!
the thread took ten days to get to me. the quality is only so-so. i will never order from them again. i can't reccomend them. did i spell that wrong? oh. well.
even on sale it's no bargain. i use it for garment sewing.
the thread took ten days to get to me. the quality is only so-so. i will never order from them again. i can't reccomend them. did i spell that wrong? oh. well.
even on sale it's no bargain. i use it for garment sewing.
01-11-2009, 09:02 AM
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Oh great, I should've waited for your response. I just ordered the same
amount and colors that you did. The shipping was under $10.
$22. for 4. Hopefully it will work well for me. I know everyone raves
about Signature but I don't like it at all. It's got all these bumps, etc.
on it.
How is your quilting going?
I'm piecing a Cumberland pattern. Only have 5 more rows and its
done. Then to the quilting.
amount and colors that you did. The shipping was under $10.
$22. for 4. Hopefully it will work well for me. I know everyone raves
about Signature but I don't like it at all. It's got all these bumps, etc.
on it.
How is your quilting going?
I'm piecing a Cumberland pattern. Only have 5 more rows and its
done. Then to the quilting.
12-16-2010, 10:06 AM
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Hi
I am new to quilting and want to learn how to use a mid-long arm quilter, I also live in central NJ and was wondering where you learned how to do this? I had one quilt that I made professionally quilted last month, it was so expensive. I have a lot more quilts that I want to make for my family, so I think it would be cheaper to buy a machine and learn how. Any info
will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Normabeth
I am new to quilting and want to learn how to use a mid-long arm quilter, I also live in central NJ and was wondering where you learned how to do this? I had one quilt that I made professionally quilted last month, it was so expensive. I have a lot more quilts that I want to make for my family, so I think it would be cheaper to buy a machine and learn how. Any info
will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Normabeth
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