Has anyone bought a Tin Lizzie 18 longarm quilting machine? How do you like it? What was the price range? Where did you purchase it?

I don't have one, but I saw this ad.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/art/617055287.html

Also found this info:
http://www.tinlizzie18.com/our_story.html


Hope this helps,
Sondra

I've drooled over that one and an HQ16, I tried out the HQ at the Houston Quilt show, it was wonderful, it would take about 7000 to get set up , of course they have financing but that's a big investment to find out if you got what it takes! I just don't understand why they are sooo expensive, they do anything but straight stitches, can't someone just use longer parts and make them affordable for regular people?! If I had a talent that would benefit people (like being able to build an affordable long or midarm machine) I would hope that a huge prifit would not be the most important thing to me. I don't have a problem with everyone making a living, we all have to do it but they sure would sell a lot of them if they were cheaper than a used car! If I live long enough to get some other things paid off and can still get around I hope to own one before I croak!

I agree, Kathy!
The prices of them are just amazing!
Hubby asked me if I would like to have one. Of course the answer is YES, YES, YES! But, with trying to get finances straightened out, dealing with whether child goes to college or not (she's now saying she's NOT going to go) and other necessities in life, a long arm just isn't in the picture.
I did show hubby some sites for them, along with the prices. His eyes opened REALLY wide when he saw the prices. I had to giggle a bit because I told him they were a bit on the pricey side.
One of these days I will get one, who knows when, tho.
I'm thinking of just snatching the one that my friend has. She's scared to use it. Her mom bought it for her and I'm also trying to convince her mom to adopt me and buy me one!

well if she's a chicken maybe you could offer to learn it and then teach her! that would help you know if you want to sink into debt for one! then you could tell me!

CarolTee:
I've never tried a long arm quilter but when I went to a quilt guild meeting recently they said many local quilters will "rent" time on their machine for people who want to learn. Before you invest you may want to look around and see if there are any quilters in your area who rent. I know several people at the meeting said it was a wonderful experience to go and learn and it helped them decide IF they really wanted a quilting machine or what they wanted in a machine when they get ready to buy. Good luck.

Funny you should ask! I met a lady today who bought a Tin Lizzie. It cost her 6000.00 to get set up. She loves it!

Bailey makes both a 13 and 15 inch quilting machine. They are much cheaper than buying a long arm and won't chock your budget, unless of course you want to go into business. I bought the 13 and am happy with it.

http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/homequilter.html

I did a lot of research and chose NOT to buy a 9 inch arm machine. If you are interested in my thoughts, you can write to me at:
[email protected]

June in Cincinnati

Kathy I saw a web sit that does just that! They take your old machine or any machine and convert it. That is exactly what a Tin Lizzie is. Though not the same company. I did not price check the process of the company which advertized the conversion process, but they also do specialty application machines. But when I found it, I was yahooing for industrial long arm machines and singer. I just bought one (not a long arm) and wanted to see if I paid too much. I am also curious about the Tin Lizzie. And Bailey is a lot less than some of the machines. I'm thinking we should bombard Singer with requests for an inexpensive long arm. I can not believe of all the machine manufactures that they would not offer such a product in a market going so wild at the moment.

Does any one care to join me in an E-mail campaign to singer requesting a long arm machine for say, around a $1,000.00? I figure it wouldn't hurt to ask. :D :lol: :? :!: I am going to ask. I'll let you all know where to go to get your request in as soon as I know. In the meantime if anyone out there is allready on it please let me join your crusade.