Relax and enjoy what you have. I bought a used HQ16 but had a strong wooden table with locking wheels made by a friend. So now my HQ16 straddles the guest day bed in my workroom. When I have guests I just roll it to the other side of the room, since my sewing machine cabinet is closed and there is room there.
Be creative and have fun.
alice

I also got rid of my dining room table for my handi quilter. You could actually use your dining room table for awhile if you want. It will work. Mine did until I got a table that I use instead.

patrice - is it true that blondes have more fun?

That was the first thing I tried....and realized it wasn't long enough. *sigh* Life goes on. I'll just manhandle them for now.

Go to Office Depot or Sam's Club & buy you one of those banquet folding tables. I have 3 of them & they come in real handy for quilting projects. They just fold up & you can slid them behind something or even under the bed.

to alice : can I querry where did you find a used HQ16 and if you would dare tell how much you spent???

I really am thinking of one .. but do not know IF I would use it all that much, my sinlge attempt at long arm made me totally frustrated and
I would hate to spend loads and then NEVER get comfortable enough
withit to make it usable .... share your feelings .. :) thanks

ROLF!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well, I'm grey (almost white) and I could give a good one if I make mistakes. I've learned to shrug it off and start over or start from there. That comes with age. You younguns will soon find out. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sandy ... and others 'out there',

I got my used HQ from a dealer that was upgrading the model she used in her store. I can't remember the exact price ... but, it was a great deal for me.

One of the quilt shops near me here in Phoenix, AZ area is selling their fllor model HQ16 with the HQ Prostitcher ... table and all. You can look up Sew FromThe Heart [I think it is: sewfromtheheart.com ] and check it out.

Since I don't do quilting as an income, buying the last model out isn't a biggie for me.

Hope this helps.
alice

To Sandy and all,

A big OOPS. It does take quite a while to 'bond' to a quilting machine. Lots of dedicated [or not so dedicated] practice. You'll be glad of the end results, though. Number one hint: find a local mentor and don't get discouraged.

I am still at the charity quilt phase. I do well enough for utility quilts but feel I need more practice before I quilt my friends quilts. Hopefully, that day will come relatively soon.

alice