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mom-momquilts 03-13-2015 04:54 PM

Anyone own a BlockRockit
 
Hi, I'm new to the Quilting Board, my name is Pat, live near the Jersey Shore. have been quilting for over 20 yrs and really want to start free motion quilting on a long arm for my own personal use. I am interested in the BlockRockit and was wondering if any members own one and could give me the pros and cons of it. Thanks!

Peckish 03-13-2015 04:57 PM

I utilized the search feature and found 2 threads where this has been discussed. Hope they help.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930

QuiltnNan 03-13-2015 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 7126518)
I utilized the search feature and found 2 threads where this has been discussed. Hope they help.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930

Peckish - just so you know for the future, pasting the link for search results does not work to show others your results... it comes up invalid.

QuiltnNan 03-13-2015 06:26 PM

mom - welcome to the QB. Peckish is right... click on Advanced search in the top right and enter BlockRockit... there are many results.

here is a link to one post http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post6903341

Peckish 03-13-2015 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 7126630)
Peckish - just so you know for the future, pasting the link for search results does not work to show others your results... it comes up invalid.

Well nuts!

ontheriver 03-13-2015 06:54 PM

No help with the machine, sorry. Just wanted to say welcome to the board. My parents are from the shore, I was born in Somerspoint but moved south when very young.

hray 03-13-2015 08:05 PM

I tried a Block RockIt at Quilt Week in Albuquerque in January--it was WAY cool! and the price is very reasonable for what it is. I really liked the stitch regulator--much better than the one I tried on the Sweet 16 sit down machine.

However, I realized I didn't like the fact that even with the Block RockIt (in fact, any mid or long arm machine) you are restricted to the width of no more than 1' or so. I like to do diagonals across quilts, etc. and you'd have to roll it back and forth to do that. SO...I'm about to order a sewing table (probably from Tracey's Tables) with a surface that will support the quilt, and let me do FMQ with my 11" throat machine.

There is a very helpful Yahoo Group for the Block RockIt--I highly recommend it if you're considering the machine, and especially if you buy one.

Just my 2c,

Hallie in NM

NJ Quilter 03-14-2015 02:19 AM

Welcome from another Jersey Girl. Happy quilting.

linbails 03-14-2015 02:43 AM

I own one and love it!! I just got it in November and haven't really had a lot of time on the machine ( life gets in the way ) They have a website it very helpful and Lynn from Kathyquilts will answer any questions... they have a great support group.

ManiacQuilter2 03-14-2015 06:28 AM

I have never heard of this product. Welcome to the board from Southern California. Hope you find as much inspiration as I find here.

Thumbelina 03-14-2015 09:33 AM

Welcome from NE Ohio.

SingerSewer 03-14-2015 02:58 PM

I don't have the Block Rockit but I did order the Grace Q'nique this week. They are supposed to be the same machines with different decals. I chose it because it will fit on the Grace frame I have now.

Barb_MO 03-14-2015 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by SingerSewer (Post 7127597)
I don't have the Block Rockit but I did order the Grace Q'nique this week. They are supposed to be the same machines with different decals. I chose it because it will fit on the Grace frame I have now.

What frame do you have now?

Barb_MO 03-14-2015 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by linbails (Post 7126800)
I own one and love it!! I just got it in November and haven't really had a lot of time on the machine ( life gets in the way ) They have a website it very helpful and Lynn from Kathyquilts will answer any questions... they have a great support group.


What frame do you have it on?

Ginaky 03-14-2015 05:31 PM

I have had my BlockRockiT since last summer and I am more than pleased with it. As someone else said, the price is very reasonable. I have found the support to be fantastic. I have mine on a Little Gracie II wooden frame, which I used with a Juki TL98Q before I got the BlockRockiT. I have never regretted my purchase!

FroggyinTexas 03-14-2015 05:36 PM

Welcome from N Texas, 60 miles north of Dallas and 30 miles south of Durant, OK. I have no idea about a BlockRockit, tu hope you get good information. froggyintexas

lfstamper 03-14-2015 05:38 PM

LOVE my Tracey's Table! They build nice quality pieces!


Originally Posted by hray (Post 7126701)
I tried a Block RockIt at Quilt Week in Albuquerque in January--it was WAY cool! and the price is very reasonable for what it is. I really liked the stitch regulator--much better than the one I tried on the Sweet 16 sit down machine.

However, I realized I didn't like the fact that even with the Block RockIt (in fact, any mid or long arm machine) you are restricted to the width of no more than 1' or so. I like to do diagonals across quilts, etc. and you'd have to roll it back and forth to do that. SO...I'm about to order a sewing table (probably from Tracey's Tables) with a surface that will support the quilt, and let me do FMQ with my 11" throat machine.

There is a very helpful Yahoo Group for the Block RockIt--I highly recommend it if you're considering the machine, and especially if you buy one.

Just my 2c,

Hallie in NM


mom-momquilts 03-14-2015 05:56 PM

Thank you for all the responses! Really helped a lot. Happy Quilting to all

SingerSewer 03-15-2015 03:46 AM


Originally Posted by Barb_MO (Post 7127652)
What frame do you have it on?

Little Gracie II...I had to upgrade the carriage from the original wooden one.

be a quilter 03-15-2015 06:30 AM


Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 7126646)
Well nuts!

Thanks Peckish, gave me a good laugh!!

Barb_MO 03-15-2015 08:49 AM

Does the stitch regulator work ok on that frame?


Originally Posted by SingerSewer (Post 7128125)
Little Gracie II...I had to upgrade the carriage from the original wooden one.


quiltylori 10-04-2015 07:33 AM

Hi, I purchased a Tracey Table from our quilt expo and all I have is the receipt from them.... have emailed them a couple times and no answer.... I am just a little worried that they haven't contacted me at all... it's been three weeks since my order.... can you tell me how your order experience went with them? I loved the tables at the show and can't wait to get mine... just a little disappointed in their customer service so far....

SingerSewer 10-04-2015 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by SingerSewer (Post 7128125)
Little Gracie II...I had to upgrade the carriage from the original wooden one.

I upgraded my frame from a Little Gracie II to a Grace Majestic Frame. I found it on Craigslist and it is wonderful. The Little Gracie was fine but would only do a queen size and the Majestic will do a king. The Q'nique fits on either one.


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