quilting machine
#1
My husband has offered many times to buy me a quilting machine but every time I start compairing them I get overwhelmed. Does anyone have any advise, suggestions, preferences & why? I only plan to use it for personal use & don't want to spend our retirement fund to purchase it.
#4
i too wanted a setup that didn't cost an arm and a leg.
DH & i do not have any debt and i wasn't about to take a loan for a setup either.
i purchased a used frame with all the extras from craigs list for $600 - i got the Grace Pinnacle because it went up to king size and could handle an 18 inch throat if i ever decide to upgrade.
then i purchased the Juki 98Q new when the 2010 models came out for $450.
so my setup came to $1050 which left me some money for rulers and pantos.
if you don't mind used you can pick up some great deals - i waited about a year for my setup but it was well worth the wait considering how much money i saved.
DH & i do not have any debt and i wasn't about to take a loan for a setup either.
i purchased a used frame with all the extras from craigs list for $600 - i got the Grace Pinnacle because it went up to king size and could handle an 18 inch throat if i ever decide to upgrade.
then i purchased the Juki 98Q new when the 2010 models came out for $450.
so my setup came to $1050 which left me some money for rulers and pantos.
if you don't mind used you can pick up some great deals - i waited about a year for my setup but it was well worth the wait considering how much money i saved.
#9
My advice:
Whatever machine you can afford, buy one that has a shop/repairman/support near you -- the closest.
TEST the machines. I love the HQ Avante for the "lightness" of the touch. I tested others this last weekend at a quilt show and felt the big-time-expensive ones weren't to my liking.
Consider SPACE. Yes, the table may be 12 feet long........but you need at least 2 feet at each end and enough space to comfortably get behind the machine.
Good luck!
Whatever machine you can afford, buy one that has a shop/repairman/support near you -- the closest.
TEST the machines. I love the HQ Avante for the "lightness" of the touch. I tested others this last weekend at a quilt show and felt the big-time-expensive ones weren't to my liking.
Consider SPACE. Yes, the table may be 12 feet long........but you need at least 2 feet at each end and enough space to comfortably get behind the machine.
Good luck!
#10
Originally Posted by scowlkat
I agree that the Handi Quilter Sit Down 16 is awesome! However, if you are looking for a frame set up, craigslist or the Yahoo group Sew It's For Sale are two good places to check.
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