Anyone own a BlockRockit
03-13-2015, 04:54 PM
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Anyone own a BlockRockit
Hi, I'm new to the Quilting Board, my name is Pat, live near the Jersey Shore. have been quilting for over 20 yrs and really want to start free motion quilting on a long arm for my own personal use. I am interested in the BlockRockit and was wondering if any members own one and could give me the pros and cons of it. Thanks!
03-13-2015, 04:57 PM
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I utilized the search feature and found 2 threads where this has been discussed. Hope they help.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930
03-13-2015, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
I utilized the search feature and found 2 threads where this has been discussed. Hope they help.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....rchid=10004930
03-13-2015, 06:26 PM
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mom - welcome to the QB. Peckish is right... click on Advanced search in the top right and enter BlockRockit... there are many results.
here is a link to one post http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post6903341
here is a link to one post http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post6903341
03-13-2015, 08:05 PM
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I tried a Block RockIt at Quilt Week in Albuquerque in January--it was WAY cool! and the price is very reasonable for what it is. I really liked the stitch regulator--much better than the one I tried on the Sweet 16 sit down machine.
However, I realized I didn't like the fact that even with the Block RockIt (in fact, any mid or long arm machine) you are restricted to the width of no more than 1' or so. I like to do diagonals across quilts, etc. and you'd have to roll it back and forth to do that. SO...I'm about to order a sewing table (probably from Tracey's Tables) with a surface that will support the quilt, and let me do FMQ with my 11" throat machine.
There is a very helpful Yahoo Group for the Block RockIt--I highly recommend it if you're considering the machine, and especially if you buy one.
Just my 2c,
Hallie in NM
However, I realized I didn't like the fact that even with the Block RockIt (in fact, any mid or long arm machine) you are restricted to the width of no more than 1' or so. I like to do diagonals across quilts, etc. and you'd have to roll it back and forth to do that. SO...I'm about to order a sewing table (probably from Tracey's Tables) with a surface that will support the quilt, and let me do FMQ with my 11" throat machine.
There is a very helpful Yahoo Group for the Block RockIt--I highly recommend it if you're considering the machine, and especially if you buy one.
Just my 2c,
Hallie in NM
03-14-2015, 02:43 AM
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I own one and love it!! I just got it in November and haven't really had a lot of time on the machine ( life gets in the way ) They have a website it very helpful and Lynn from Kathyquilts will answer any questions... they have a great support group.
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