I'm thinking about buying a longarm machine. I have looked and tryed out some machines. And i would love to own a gammill! My thoughts are work towards it. I found a ken royal quilting machine, does anyone have a ken? Would this be a good start?

Have you looked at a Bailey?

http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com

I have one and am really glad I purchased it.

Have you looked at the Innova? http://www.abminternational.com/inno...ng-machine.php is where you'll find the info on it. I've had mine for over 2 years and LOVE the 24/7/365 real person tech service...even for just getting help with tension (every LA has a learning curve for tension!). It has proven to be huge competition for Gammill (Gammill even lowered the price of their 18" machine to compete with ABM's Innova). The Innova is built to commercial standards and is so reliable and easy to use. Every problem I've had (not very many) has been my lack of knowledge about longarming! There are also 3 yahoo groups for the Innova. Those groups are a great place to find out what problems you can expect with all the different LA. I was going to buy a Gammill when I found the Innova and completely fell in love...helps that the "extras" on the Gammill were standard with the Innova!!! This dealer http://quiltfrog.com/ is having a sale on their demo machines...might be a great time to chat with them.

wow, thanks for the information

Can you tell I really love my machine AND the company?? Their customer service is the best I've ever experienced! I've even called the company after their working hours and had the President of ABM answer my call and my questions! I also have the cell phone number of the "M" in ABM so I can call him directly any time I have a question...even Christmas day! I'm happy to talk about my Innova any time, any place!!!

i would love to have any of those machine only dreaming

i have the ansley by tin lizzie and i love it not temperamental its always does a good job

I have a Ken quilter they are good machines and they are very easy to deal with i had several questions and they sent me the answers right away good luck on what ever you decide

Thanks for this info and link...My very wonderful DH just told me he'd buy the Queen Quilter for me! Its seems perfect for my current needs. Unfortunately they are probably not open on Sunday!!!!!

Thanks for all the great information. All noted! I can buy a ken royal 28" arm with the table. Its used for under 7000.00. Are they a loud machine to work on! And i don't know if this is a good price. I also looked at the Queen quilter 18" for the same money.

take into consideration that you lose about 4 inches of sewing space i had a nine inch and i could only do 5 inches so i got 26 inch long arm now i can go any size i want not worry about hitting the bars in the mid of a design
don't get what you need now get what you can grow with i paid 9000.00 for mine at MO sewing machine co at the show its discounted at the shows

If you want to hear how the different machines sound, check out youtube.com and listen to how noisy some of the machines are. Some of the machines have a noise level that would make me crazy. Also, make sure you test-drive the machine you are looking at...buying a LA is like buying a car, you NEED to drive it before you know if it is a fit for you!

HI patricia from minnesota. I have a HQ16 My plan was for doing my own quilts. I want to sell my machine,It is a wonderful machine there is only at the most 12 quilts done on it.asking a fair price 5000.if intersted.iam on the message board.

Hi I am selling My Babylock Jewel Long Arm Quilting Machine if you are interested? She comes with QuiltMotion, Grace Majestic frame, QuiltCAD, and tons of extras like leaders, needles, and more. I am selling all for $9,500.00! Great deal as I paid over $19,000.00 for all last year! I bought jewel and frame end of last year and the QuiltMotion is only 2 months old. Only 2 Quilts have been quilted with it so it's pretty much brand new. Even still under warrenty. If you are interested let me know. [email protected]
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