I've had a 15" Bailey for a couple of years now. It has quilted several quilts for me. I still need some practice for the fancy stuff though. Mostly I just do stippling. I have found that the Bailey company is very responsive and helpful when I have issues, which are few. The Bailey does an adequate job.

A woman here in my small hometown has one she got as a gift but never used. I am looking at it this next week. It comes with the Gracie frame, which I would sell. I don't want the huge setup in my sewing room. I contacted Mr. Bailey with some questions and he was very nice and helpful.

i've been looking at them for a while. but have ran across the homesteader 22. it looks pretty awesome also and it has a higher arm space. i'm still at the dreaming stage. one day.

There is a Yahoo group for the Bailey. Very nice, helpful members.

My friend has one and before she moved back to the states I used hers for a year. Great machine! It's basic not fancy but works great! Not thread picky and no issues. She has the 15 on the majestic frame the quilting space is 9 1/2" panto max. So fun to use. I have planned to buy one for over a year now but life keeps happening but I'm aiming for the fall! I'm not a fan of basting so I love the frame

I've had the 15" for 6 yrs, there were times that I would have tossed it out the two story window if I could have lifted it! Most of my issues were , gulp, hard to say..... ME. It was my very first experience and I had a lot to learn, now we're best friends! It has a speed dial or you can use your foot pedal to control your speed which is how I learned, when they came out with a stitch regulator I bought one, it does not stop stitching when you quit moving but goes very slow. I say it's a perfect starter machine, when I can afford it I will upgrade to one with more bells and whistles.

I have read that the 700 stitches/minute maximum speed can seem a little slow for some people and takes a little time to get used to it. That would not be a concern for me though--would love to have one. I've lurked on the Yahoo group for years. :)

I would love to know about the sit down one. It is one I could actually afford. If you use one, please comment, as this is the only way to know how it works in real life. Thanks.
Linda

Ooof! That is SLOW! I didn't realize that. Hmmm. More to think about.

It is NOT the only portable long arm...There is the Tin Lizzie and the Sweet 16. Look them up on the internet and see which one will fit your needs.