New Longarm machine
 

Well knock me silly, but at 78 yrs. young I think I have time to learn to use it, so I bought myself a new JUKI 2200 quilting machine. Now where to put it???? out goes the living room couch, that's the only room that I have
to put it in(that it will fit in). Can hardly wait for it's delivery and set up. traded my Babylock Tiara quilting machine in on it.
I know this one is going to require some classes, usually I just dive in and learn on my own.

Just dive in, unless the classes are free and close by. CONGRATS :)

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you have many years of happy quilting, I have been looking at that machine myself, but funny I just ordered baby lock Tiara. What was your take on the Tiara? And keep us updated on the Juki.

Congratulations! Love your mindset. Have fun with your new toy. Just a matter of knowing where all the bells and whistles are. Like buying a new car and learning how to operate it.

Good for you. Just goes to show, you are never too old to take on a new challenge (health being okay). Hope all goes well with the learning curve. Keep us informed.

Congratulations on your new toy. Not familiar with the Juki LA. How deep is the throat? Is it a sit down model or on a rack? How big a rack did you get?

I would definitely take a few lessons on it. At least so you know how to load a quilt if it is on a rack, adjust tensions, troubleshoot problems etc. You will have a blast!

I didn't know Juki made a long arm...

I am very, very happy with mine. It has an 18" throat and comes with a Grace frame (you standup). I've never long-armed before, and once you figure out how to setup, it doesn't take long. It then takes some practice to many pretty! Hope you enjoy yours!
There is a Yahoo group for the 2200. You may with to join.

Good for you! I am debating about re-arranging my living room - okay just emptying it. Make it into my sewing room. Who needs that room that just looks pretty, no one uses it. But then again, it is my antique showplace. What does a girl do? Have fun and will look forward to seeing your work.

I LOVE your attitude...it will keep you young and fresh. My old HQ16 Craigslist machine sits in an alcove in our living room. There is no other place to put it. I just do not quilt when DH is trying to watch TV.

I am mainly a charity quilter and it has brought me great joy in my life. I bought it used so no lessons but lots of online help. I just do free stuff from the front of the machine.

Well good for you! Where are you in Oregon? I'm in Albany, trying to get a list of longarmers in the area who would like to get together to share our longarming knowledge.

Congrats on your LA :) I am in love with mine :) honestly think I would defend it with my life lol....it is my baby!

Dunster that is a great idea. there is a LQS up here in MA/NH area that has a Long Arm club. Most of the people in the club have HQ's, I have an innova and another lady has a gammill. But it is tons of fun. Sponsored by the LQS too.

I am considering the same machine. I'll be doing the work from sitting on a stool so the frame was a big consideration. Have you been driving it yet??? I'm wondering about the stitch regulation// How's it handle??

I love it! Who said 78 was old, anyhow? In fact, I think sometimes we learn faster because we HAVE to! That's okay about the sofa, too...get rid of it! I did when I got my LA and I've never looked back (in all fairness, I replaced a huge sectional with a smaller than average sofa and I'm happy!). So go for it and enjoy it!

Where in NH, is this the one in Pelham? Bits and Pieces? I have been debating on a longarm. Its a bit ovrwhelming just to decide on which machine is the best. I am trying to do my research before I go to a shop and get talked into one by a sales person. I want to figure out the difference between them. To me it seems like the ease of loading one would be the most important. Then I also would like one that I could put on auto pilot here and there.

Never to old to learn and enjoy it, and I got to keep the couch (we added a room to the house):)

You go girl. I thinking about the HQ Avante. Just had my 6th back surgery last Sept. then Jan 2 of this year fell at work and broke my right femur. Still having a lot of pain with my back. Some days I think I will then some days I think I want. I just turned 60 but some days I feel like 160 haha.

Congratulations!!! Hope you have a great time with your new toy. Thank you for sharing.

Congratulations! What a wonderful "gift" you gave to yourself. May you enjoy it for many,many years.