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profannie 07-24-2014 07:08 AM

A long search coming to end... found a midarm that fit my budget!
 
I just want to share my excitement!
After a very long, extensive and exhausting search of several months, I finally took the plundge and bought a used Handi Quilter 16 (the older version that comes with the professionnal portable frame).
I had many restrictions (space, budget, living in Canada, etc.) so I didn't had that much choice. I was thinking first about finding a frame only to go with my beloved Juki TL-98, but somehow I just didn't never pushed the "buy" button (or sent any paypal money to anybody).
So I can't be sure if I bought the HQ just because it was the perfect deal for me or if I was maybe out of exasperation of fretting about the whole thing... anyway, it`s done, and I will get my machine in two weeks!
The seller is a very sweet woman who agreed to pack and ship it to me (even if it was a pick up only listing). In fact, it`s her hubby who took care of the job; he seems to have done the whole thing very carefully, with bubble wrap, foam, etc. He unbolt and wrapped everything in six box, gave me the size and the weight of each so we could find the best rate. Shipping will be under 200$ for the whole thing; better than what I expect.
The machine is stitch regulated, comes with some accessories like the electronic tension display, bobbin winder, etc. Don't know the year of fabrication but comes with the 2005 videotape (so figure it may be 10 years old) The seller is the second owner. First owner didn't used it at all; seller fixed the neglected things, got it serviced and used it for a year (not heavily). From the pictures, it looks perfect. I paid 2500$ for it. Seems a good deal. HandiQuilter is one of the few midarm makers who have dealer in Canada; one is located near me. So if anything happens, at least I may have it repaired.
Hope I made the right decision! Guess I will know only once everything will be setup...

mawluv 07-24-2014 07:23 AM

I'm excited for you and a little jealous!!! Hope everything works out for you and I'll be looking for you to post some pics!!!

quiltstringz 07-24-2014 07:24 AM

Congratulation - I am sure you will be very happy with your purchase. Just remember you will to set aside some time to practice, practice, practice.

CorgiNole 07-24-2014 09:44 AM

That is a great buy. I hope you get many years of enjoyment.

Cheers, K

Grandma Bonnie 07-24-2014 09:48 AM

Congratulations! I hope you have many years of enjoyment with your new set-up!

beaglelady 07-24-2014 10:18 AM

That sounds like a fantastic deal! Have lots of fun with your new machine. :)

eparys 07-24-2014 10:36 AM

That is a great buy!! Enjoy it - It is lots of fun.

ManiacQuilter2 07-24-2014 10:46 AM

Sounds great. Now get to all that backlog of quilting !! :)

QuiltnNan 07-24-2014 11:22 AM

congrats! hope you enjoy it for a long time

profannie 07-24-2014 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 6815787)
Sounds great. Now get to all that backlog of quilting !! :)

;) Don't want to think about how many quilts I could have done!!!


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