Kimber56

I am looking at a used Elna 7300 an wonder how users feel about it and what might be a fair price for the machine?
Thanks for any input.

QuiltnNan

No answer for you but wanted to say Welcome to the QB

Kimber56

Thanks for the welcome. Lot of great info on this site. New to quilting.

luvspaper

I have an Elna quilting (sewing) machine that is more than 20 years and still runs like a dream. I don't know a lot about the newer ones, but it's been great through a lot of projects, including some FMQ on it (until I got my HQ S16 sitdown for quilting)

Peckish

You might be able to find some posts for that model on eBay, which would give you an idea of the FMV.

pocoellie

I love my Elna Pro Dream, but I think mine is a 7200, no actual number on the machine. It's about 12 years old and I bought it used from a dealer, it has a yearly check up, and haven't had any problems. I've quilted a good number of quilts on it, but not so many since I bought my 20" Bailey for doing the actual quilting.

quiltingshorttimer

I have this machine and love it. think the price when I bought it in 2010 or 2011 was $2000. I think it has been worth it. I have had not issues with it, I have do have maintenance on it about every 12-14 months because I make roughly 10-15 quilts a year and use this machine for all the piecing & binding. I've used it to make bags that have vinyl (no problems at all with going through that) & batting & zippers. I've used the fancy stitches on a tote that had the foam stabilizer (can't think of the name of this stuff),appliqued quilt label, used it to make a fancy flower girl dress, etc. I love this machine. I have no idea what the current price should be for a used one, so suggestion you look on eBay, etc to get a range. I love the 1/4" flanged foot, the built in walking attachment, etc. I will definitely replace with an Elna (made by Janome) when this one dies--that is if I last longer than it does!

Kimber56

What is the size of the Throat or Harp space? has anyone quilted a king size quilt and can anyone recommend a you tube tutorial for quilting straight lines.

quiltingshorttimer

not sure of exact size of harp--maybe 9 or 10"? Not huge. I've quilted a twin on it but nothing larger cause it kills my shoulders/neck to quilt on domestic. So I'm not a good judge on that.

pocoellie

Kimber56-The throat space I believe is almost 10", and yes, I have quilted 5 or 6 king sized quilts on it, not easily, but it can be done.