I'm the one that recently upgraded to a Voyager so am not using Max at the present time. I'm not ready to sell it yet, though because I haven't convinced myself that Voyager will completely replace it. I haven't had any time to play with my new toy so I'm keeping my old setup as a backup.

Not much happening on the Max group but many people still chat on the PCQ group so go ahead & join that one, too. Many of us will answer questions related to Max on it, also.

It was suggested, and it's a good suggestion, don't put a working quilt on the set up first. Make a practice quilt. I took two one yard flats of fabric placed some batting in the middle and loaded it. I used it to practices. And as a result I felt more comfortable with PCQ and the dogs got a great blanket! Just a thought.

I used freezer paper & an empty needle for the original testing and the first few real designs. Then I loaded some ugly flimsy cotton with a craft size batting and just went to town! I later cut that practice sandwich up and reused it in table runners, potholders & trivets so it wasn't wasted. I did the same thing on my first free motion practice pieces with my original setup.

I did join the PC Quilter group and have found several people there still using Max Throat and those that aren't are even willing to sell system. Thank you.