What do you think of this deal....
08-26-2010, 03:36 AM
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WOW I didn't ask the questions but I think I'm now understanding this correctly...
It's really not the size of the frame but more the width and height of the throat area of the sewing machine that's important when trying to set up a 'machine quilting' area. Right?
It's really not the size of the frame but more the width and height of the throat area of the sewing machine that's important when trying to set up a 'machine quilting' area. Right?
08-26-2010, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
WOW I didn't ask the questions but I think I'm now understanding this correctly...
It's really not the size of the frame but more the width and height of the throat area of the sewing machine that's important when trying to set up a 'machine quilting' area. Right?
It's really not the size of the frame but more the width and height of the throat area of the sewing machine that's important when trying to set up a 'machine quilting' area. Right?
08-26-2010, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by annette1952
I have the same frame. (Next Generation) but I have a Viking Mega Quilter machine on it. You can do any size quilt up to 110" wide. You can make it as long as you want but because of the shorter arm you might have to switch the take up pole with the backing pole to finish a large quilt. I made a queen size on mine with med loft batting & never had to switch the poles. I think under $2,000.00 would be a good price for it.
08-26-2010, 09:48 AM
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The picture shows the Pfaff GrandQuilter Hobby 1200 and a Pfaff Next Generation frame, made by Grace Co. for Pfaff. I have the same setup, which I purchased used for $1,500 including the Quilter's Cruise Control (Stitch Regulator). I purchased mine almost 2 years ago and the machine had just been serviced.
When taken apart, it'll all fit in a small hatchback car. I transported mine in my little Hyundai Elantra.
New the machine was approximately $1,500, the frame $800-$1,000 and the stitch regulator $500 for that machine.
Overall, it's a nice beginner machine for frame quilting. I've seen some very nice quilts made with this setup, including a remarkable wholecloth quilt. After working with it for a short while, you'll definitely want to graduate to something larger. I'm already considering my next, larger machine. Now to save up the money......
When taken apart, it'll all fit in a small hatchback car. I transported mine in my little Hyundai Elantra.
New the machine was approximately $1,500, the frame $800-$1,000 and the stitch regulator $500 for that machine.
Overall, it's a nice beginner machine for frame quilting. I've seen some very nice quilts made with this setup, including a remarkable wholecloth quilt. After working with it for a short while, you'll definitely want to graduate to something larger. I'm already considering my next, larger machine. Now to save up the money......
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