Originally Posted by
lilli480
I also purchased the Simply 16 and after just 1.5 years I upgraded to the Amara. I am much happier with the size and features. My frame is 10’ in a room that is 10’6”. I am thrilled to have a longarm even if I don’t have the recommended space on all sides. It works for me! Good luck!
IMHO——The key to owning a longarm is to get what you want. As for recommended space..............I have a 12’ frame and I have about 3 feet to work on each side. One end of the frame is against the wall with a 3.5” clearance on the other end because of heating ducts. I have casters on my frame so I can move one end to angle the frame in my space so I can work on the back of the machine. It is not a huge home but I make it work!!!! I love having my own machine. (I rented before I purchased. I Quilted charity quilts to get a feel/control of the machine). If you are able to do that in your area .............it was a great plan for me.