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!
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I utilized the search feature and found 2 threads where this has been discussed. Hope they help.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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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.
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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 |
Welcome from another Jersey Girl. Happy quilting.
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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.
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I have never heard of this product. Welcome to the board from Southern California. Hope you find as much inspiration as I find here.
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Welcome from NE Ohio.
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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.
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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.
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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? |
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!
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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
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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 |
Thank you for all the responses! Really helped a lot. Happy Quilting to all
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Originally Posted by Barb_MO
(Post 7127652)
What frame do you have it on?
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Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 7126646)
Well nuts!
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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.
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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....
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Originally Posted by SingerSewer
(Post 7128125)
Little Gracie II...I had to upgrade the carriage from the original wooden one.
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