Looking for mid-arm machine
 

I am looking for a mid-arm machine to keep on my quilt frame for quilting pieces up to queen and/or king size. Currently I am doing them on a domestic size machine with a small throat which gives me approx. 4" of quilting space. Any suggestions what I can get that is not going to break the bank and will give me more quilting room? Would love a long arm with stitch regulator and computerized quilting but I'd also like to be 25 and thin - neither is going to happen!

Try Baileys, many on this board have them and love them. Not to hard on the pocketbook.

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

What quilt frame do you have? Is it one that will handle a midarm machine?

I really like the Voyager 17 midarm, but you need a Hinterberg stretch frame for it. Both are available online from http://www.hinterberg.com but sometimes you can find a really good used deal on this setup. I got mine for $3,000 from a quilt guild member who was upgrading. Someone else found one with the stitch regulator for $2,300 on the House of Hanson site. There are two places online where used setups are advertised:
http://www.houseofhanson.com/formerlyowned.html
http://www.longarmuniversity.com/machines_for_sale.htm

You have to make sure the base on your frame is big enough for the machine you intend to buy. I know Gammill makes a mid-size machine, and many quilters also love their HandiQuilters, which also come in different sizes. Prism gave you good advice---watch for a well cared for used machine within driving distance. Be sure to test drive it before purchase. You can save a lot. I know I did.

Depends on what quilt frame you have.