I do all my quilting on the machine. I like hand quilting but not very many would get done if I couldn't machine quilt. The frame that John Flynn makes would be great for machine quilting and I hope to be the proud owner of one of those afte I go to the quilt show in Virginia next year.

Shadow Dancer, you are the only person I know who shares a wonderful machine. I have a New Home Memory Craft 7000 and have loved it. I bought it in 1986 saying it would be the last machine I would buy before I quit sewing. Little did I know I would take up quilting.

I used to tack quilts but wanted to see them quilted. Then I wanted something a little more than straight line stitching. I just finished one that way, but still was not happy with the results.

A book I bought through www.half.com "Fast and Fun Machine Quilting"printed by Rodale Press has some very good help and would be a great help to anyone wanting to try more intricate sewing on their machine. I just do not enjoy the struggle with the quilt's weight and bulk.

Oh, I saw a 7000 advertised on eBay and was temped to get it but the seller did not know how it worked, so it might not have done so well. One of the features I love is the script and what an easy way to create labels. WE chose a Great machine! And I bet you love yours as much as I lover mine.

June

I have a 20+ year old Bernina and I do all my quilting on it. King size on down to baby quilts.

DD

I have a 35 yo Viking Turissa, and I machine quilt on it. I do mostly free-motion quilting, and I can do any size. I use that sewing machine for everything from bridal gowns to blue jeans (in addition to quilts!)

Cathe...that's what I'm looking for!! One machine to do everything...if something isn't multi-purpose I can't justify having it. I've got to get a new machine soon though, my poor ole brother is still on its last leg. I've already begged and practically beat it into submission for my last few projects.

I have the Viking with a 10 inch throat, makes all the difference in the world for shoving fabric thru. I paid one thousand for it and it has all the bells and whistles and many stiches. Even has the tack stiche that locks the begining and ending stitchs. The only thing it dosnt have is the automatic thread cutter.

I have an old Singer sewing machine that I use. I have quilted lap quilts but one way or another Im going to quilt my queen size top. I am eventually going to buy a new machine but I love my old singers.
Judy in Ohio

My Janome 6600 Memory Craft will do anything! It went through a King sized quilt like butter. I think I gained muscle mass at the same time wrestling with that huge thing! My Nephew loved it. GiGi

I just ordered the book Fast and Fun Machine Quilting. I have an industrial straight stitch Juki machine that I've tried to sell but haven't now I'm thinking about getting a walking foot for it and using it for quilting. It has a 10 1/2" throat and is heavy duty so it should do a good job. I haven't been doing much sewing for the last few years and haven't needed it because I have 2 other machines too. When I get this book I should be all set.
After I try it I'll let ya'll know what I think about it.