Yes, you heard me....I'm 59 yrs old and expecting!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Oh, okay -- I'll explain! A friend of mine has a brand new computerized quilting machine ---- wanna guess where the old one is going??? YIP!!! YEAAAAAH They're selling me the old one at about 1/3 the cost!!! I'll be getting the Pfaff 1200 Grand Quilter with the Gracie Frame. If I decide I don't like it, they'll take it back! (yeah, right!) I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!!! They'll bring it over, put it up, and train me over a 2 day period. All I have to do is cook meals!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Anyone here have that set-up? How do you like it??

WOOHOO!!
Congrats!
Make sure you post pics!!

Oh sure, she gets a new machine and we will probably never see her again :?

Have fun and enjoy :mrgreen:
Sharon

Congratulations!!!! Sounds wonderful, hope you have a great time with your new baby

That's so nice! :D I know you are excited!

I have the same setup. It works very well. It's so nice, not to have to pin baste your quilts. If it comes with plastic wheels on the carriages, there is a metal wheel replacement you can get. The metal wheels roll much nicer. The metal wheels cost me somewhere around $60 for all 8 wheels. They're considered a must, if you computerize and they make for more precise quilting. I computerized my setup with Qbot a few months ago. My only complaint would be the lack of throat space. When I can save the necessary funds, I'll switch to the 18" machine and frame. That way, I'll be able to quilt an entire 12" block at one time.

Good to hear!! thank you! BTW how much did the Qbot cost?

Congratulations! I am sew excited for you! Please post pictures! :lol:

Congrats!! I'm so excited for you!! I hope your "delivery" goes well (lol).

It was about $3,700 for the Qbot, including the software and metal wheels. If you are getting the original Gracie Next Generation frame, there is nothing additional to purchase. The newer frames require some additional parts to adapt Qbot to those frames. I'm assuming you are getting the Cruise Control (Stitch Regulator) module with the machine and frame. Otherwise, it'll be about $500 more for that. The Cruise Control was included with my original frame/machine purchase.

$3700!!!!! :shock: Well, it'll be a while before I buy that!!!! I'm not sure of all the details on the machine and frame yet. Dear friend is letting me use it and will train me Sunday and Monday....will remain to be seen if it's what I want....

How exciting for you!!!! And to get two days worth of trainging for meals is soooo generous of them too!!! :D :D :D

well, I guess you'll be a foster parent until you decide, huh? But, you won't be able to pass up a good thing, and will end up in love and keep it!
Good for you, no pains, and no midnight feedings! well, not unless you want to! :D

congratulations. There's nothing like a new "baby" in the house. They smell so sweet, they make you sew happy...have fun mommy!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!! How exciting!!!! :D :D :D

Congratulations!!!
I know you'll have hours of fun on it!!

Woohoo!! Congratulations!! :)

I have the Pfaff Grand Quilter 1200, it's sitting in my sewing room patiently waiting for me to introduce myself to it. I got it on Aug. 18th, and got it unpacked and since then I've been painting and renovating. I hear it calling my name! lol

I don't have the frame...yet, but I'll be adding it sometime in the future.

Have fun with your new baby. :)

Oh, I'm go excited for you!!! Maybe you could do "take out" and not have to worry about any cooking :D

Oh, I am so jealous. Just kidding. What a great deal for you. Keep us posted on your progress and send us some pics of your new find.

CONGRATS!!!!

Well! IF you don't like it, send it on up to me or I'll come down and get it... I am in n.w. corner of wa in Blaine. Sounds like the price is RIGHT!!!
Enjoy your new baby!!! I'll be travelling to Bandon OR the end of this month... Should I pick it up then ?? lol lol lol :-o :-) :D :lol:

All you have to do is cook? What a deal. Where do I sign up for a bargain like that?

Happy quilting!!
Joey

Aren't you the lucky ducky??? Can't wait to see what your first project will be.

Looking forward to seeing your projects! Congratulations - you sound like you're dancing on air!

what a bargain! I've had my gracie frame for almost a year adn it STILL is not up and running...so that is AWESOME that you have someone coming to set it up for you and train you on it!

That is fabulous. A baby that eats string and fabric and only needs the bobbins changed. :lol:

I am SO envious of you! This is on my wishlist. May you and your new "child" have many happy hours together!!

Congrats on your new set up.

Congratulations! How exciting and wonderful that is! We definitely need to see some pics of the new baby :D

Way Cool. How exciting for you. :D

How wonderful! I can't find anything near that good a deal around here.

I showed my son Jim, the quilting frame and machine I'd like (IF I had a house big enough) while he was here in June. He could not believe how much they cost. He wants to find me a good used parachute sewing machine to quilt with. He said they are work horses, but the frame....he is head of the shop so he knows machines but he doesn't know quilting except that he gets them from mom. lol

Have fun and take lots of pictures for us!

Hugs,
Sharon

quite awhile ago it was $250 to convert my carriage to a bigger machine. Right now I use a juki 98QE and it sits empty quite a bit so don't think I will upgrade anytime soon unless my DD wants to invest. :roll:

YAY!! I am so happy for you!!!

While I'm very happy for you, I'll admit that I am insanely jealous. There, I've said it! Now, you know that we will expect pics of not only your new baby, but of your first project, so get crackin', girl, you have work to do!

Was there a delivery???? Did you need an epidural?

You heifer! I want that so bad I can taste it. Was gonna get that one but I'm saving for the Pinnacle (grace) that my Babylock will fit on. I have tried it out in the store. It is super. It will take some practice as it can get away from you. It sews very nice. I have never owned a Pfaff but hear they are good machines. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Keep us posted. Deb

lucky you i wish i had a friend like that :mrgreen: about the cooking i think i would take them out so i won,t have to wash dishes :lol:

WOW!!!! No epidural folks, BUT, I'm resting -- I think new mother's need 3 days rest at least! GADS, I'm tired! We put it up -- took only three hours -- ONLY three hours. That baby is NEVER coming down! :mrgreen: Yes, I've played/practiced on two "quilts"...one about a lap quilt size and the other about full size bed. My friend brought the fabric....had found it for $.50 a yard!!!!! Now that I'm on my own, I'm able to really practice....and I can see it's going to take time! Unfortunately (this isn't nice)...we're having company over all week!!!!! no overnighters, but one night is the neighborhood barbecue at our house!!!! Guess I'd better clean the house, cuz it's supposed to rain!!! Oh.....DH was such a doll. Even though he wasn't feeling well, he helped cook AND did dishes!!!!!! Gotta love a man that will do that! :mrgreen:

PS -- pictures of the set-up will come tomorrow.....pics of a new quilt.......maybe next month!!! LOL

Boy, do you have a wonderful friend or what. Congratulations. If I had room in my house, I might consider a long arm but that would mean hubby would have to move out, hmmmmmmmmm!!