You might also try the "quilt-as-you-go" method. There are several of them out there that quilt a block at a time or sections at a time and then join the blocks or sections.
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I use my JukiTL98Q. I got mine from ebay new.
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I have a domestic and have fmq all of my quilts like the other lady said it can be done and it gets better with every one that you do.
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I have all domestic sewing machines (except one industrial 31-15) and I quilt all my own quilts. Like someone else said, there's a learning curve and you won't be happy with your first few, but you catch on. And there's such a sense of accomplishment from having done it all yourself. :)
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Before my shoulder gave out, I did hundreds of quilts on my home machine. First, I was using a Bernina, Now I have a Janome. The Janome is easier to use because it has more quilting space (and a sturdier machine). Most of my quilting is free motion. I do one relatively small section at a time, then move to another. This one, for example, was about 105" square. You don't need to afford a LA to quilt a larger quilt. You do need some patience.
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Originally Posted by Maureen
(Post 5122007)
Since I like to quilt so much but really can't afford to have all my tops quilted( I have several done) do any of you own a small quilting machine to do your own? How expensive are they? How easy to operate?
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/ Then check out Sharon Schamber's basting videos on youtube. Between the two you'll be able to baste and quilt any size quilt. |
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I started with this older table top frame. I used my mechanical Pfaff with about 5-6 inch throat. I have since upgraded to a mid arm and this frame is for sale. If interested PM me.... |
When I first started quilting in 91, I used a 40+ year old Singer and completed several queens that way. Yes, there is a learning curve but I think it's worth it. Now, I have an HQ16 but only because it was my mother's posthumous gift to me.
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I have a voyager for about 4 years now. I love it. I think the new model is a little more, than I paid for mine. I have not had a minute's trouble with it that was not caused by "operator" error.
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I currently have an Innova LA (which is easier to handle and less expensive than a Gammill - having rented a Gammill at my LQS). Before I was able to purchase it, I had taken excellent classes from Sue Rasmussen, Elizabeth Spannring, and Diane Gaudynski, who all do large quilts on their Bernina home machines and learned wonderful things. There is a learning curve on your home machine, but as everyone says, you can do it.
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