Nana,

I own a 13" Bailey and have loved it since day one.
It is a very simple machine to own and operate. I bought mine
because I could not find one person who owned one who didn't
like it. Buying one is a purchase you will not regret. I would spend
the extra amount and get the 15".

I have a forum just for Bailey owners if you'd like to join and get
others input. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Baileyquiltingmachines/

Debbe

Debbe, thanks for sharing and for telling us about the forum. That is such a neat idea.

When asking for input on various machines and frames, I would like to hear from the actual owner/operator as opposed to getting feedback from those who "heard" something.

Experience far outweighs hearsay!

June

My First Bailey was a 13 now I own Bailey 15, My first frame was a Little Gracie 11 .. Now I have my Bailey 15 on a SuzyQ king ..I haven't had any problems with Bailey but I've found that it loves cotton thread.. top and bobbin more than any other kind.. Also I have found there is difference between the 13 and 15 Bailey's .. On the 15 I can use pantographs up to 11" but It's a sure thing if one would go with a 10" pantograph.. The last quilting turn most of the time is lots less room to quilt in .. still no problem to make adjustments .. As for Throat space, I can roll an oversize King under the throat. no problem there either!
By the way, I have bought both of my machines sight unseen and I don't regret it at all.. These Bailey's don't have any bells or whistles but they're work horses!
Connie in Louisiana

have you considered other machines at all? if so, which ones?

Yes I did consider another machine at that time It was a Voyager 17 but then I had found out the largest machine that would fit Little Gracie11 would have to be a 16in throat.. Now even with a larger frame that can hold up to the size of an 18" Throat I'm staying with Bailey's
Connie in Louisiana

Wow you guys are so good with sharing all of your info I don't even have a desire for a quilting machine but you all have made it very interesting.

Darlene, We all just might get you started in thinking of buying a machine/frame combo LOL
Connie in Louisiana

Thanks for the input from all!:)Skeat

I am new to the long arm idea and have a question. Do most of you use your machines and frames for a business, or do most of you have all this for a hobby.

I thought I had to have a quilting business to justify the purchase of a Bailey, and I think I am finding out that most people who have one, just use it to quilt their own quilts for fun. If this is true, I might be able to talk myself into purchasing one :D

Shelley

Shelley,

I am slowly trying to build up a business. Since it honestly takes lots of practice to have your quilting look good enough to charge others there is a period of time that you wouldn't be able to charge.

I have just ordered the 15" Bailey and have my 13" for sale.
It's about 5 years old. PM if you're interested.

debbe