I'm not in the market for a long-arm NOW, but it's definitely in the future. I'm hesitant to go try anything because I'm afraid I'll push up the timetable. (lol). What I'd like to know is the general price of a mid-range computerized long-arm, with stitch regulator and large enough for a queen. And are the rails purchased seperately? I know there's a huge range of prices, but can you guys give me an idea ???? A girl's gotta dream ----

Check out Nolting.com and look at their used machines, especially the fun quilter. Scroll down the page. The fun quilter is a mid arm, 17", machine. Mine sits on a hinterberg frame which can outfitted with however long a poles you need. His prices do not include tables unless stated. Have fun looking.


http://www.nolting.com/usedmachines.php

Another place to look to get ideas:

http://www.longarmuniversity.com/machines_for_sale.htm

You can pick up a Tin Lizzie 18ls complete with SR and Lizzie stitch for about 12,000.sometimes less. That will handle king sized. Easy to put together and use. Operates from front or back has laser for pantographs, everything you could ever need.

if you are willing to get a mid=arm instead of a long arm, Handiquilter is great. I got mine about 3 years ago and love it. I have the HQ16 with stitch regulator. I did not get the prostitcher which is available also.

I had no idea long arms were that expensive. Wow! I can't justify it but that's now- I also didn't think I needed a bunch of vintage Singers that I now own lol
I never say never- too much experience :D:D

Well, I figured they were that expensive. I should have never looked :!: :roll: Now I am thinking that maybe I will stay on the air mattress in the little room and use my 20'x27' bedroom for a "Quilting Room" :roll: :lol: Yeah.....in my dreams :roll: :lol:

I'm in the same position you are - wishing, looking and planning ahead. Before you make a final decision, check out the Homesteader. I think the site is quiltingsolution.com
I've heard a lot of good things about that machine and the price is reasonable - for a longarm.
I have a friend with a Nolting and she's very happy with it.

I bought my Tin LizzieLS with a Pinnacle frame in November with the Lizzie Stitch and Pattern perfect, shelf for the frame and some other goodies thrown in for only $6000. Check around before you buy!

Ditto. I got mine from a shop that was selling their demo for about $6,000, table and all.

You can spend anywhere from around $5000 for a basic smaller machine to $30000 for a top-of-the-line longarm with computer guided system (like Statler or IntelliQuilter).