Originally Posted by
Quiltermelanie
I’ve been thinking about a (used) sit down longarm machine for a long time. For a long while I was thinking about an innova, but in talking with friends, it sounds like the HQ sweet 16 is a pretty great machine at a significantly better price point. Recently, though, I have come across a baby lock tiara II still in its box. I’ve been told that they are one and the same. That the Tiara II is made by HQ for baby lock. Can you readers give me some insights? Excited about FINALLY having a wide throat for quilting!
Yes, the Tiara and Sweet 16 are virtually one and the same, and yes, both are made in the same factory by HQ.
However, where they may not be equal is which version they are. Over the years, there have been several updates, so the two you are considering are they the same update? or different?
Looks like it could be a nice Christmas gift to yourself!!
Good Luck in your quest!