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02-09-2012, 07:12 PM

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virtualbernie

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Originally Posted by Candace

It's got the largest arm and throat space of any domestic machine and one of the largest price tags. 15" arm and I believe 12" throat.

One day I'm going to hit the lottery!

02-09-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by happyquiltmom

I have an old Bernina Record 830, built in the 70's. It doesn't have a long throat, only about 7 1/2". But, I just finished quilting a queen sized quilt on it with no problem. I don't roll, I "scrunch" and don't try to go any further than the center. It works for me, and it only cost me $400 on eBay a couple of years ago.

Problem is, I'm new to fmq and I've been trying and trying. I scrunch too but I'm still no good at it although I do a little better when I don't have to scrunch so much. I know in my lifetime I will never be as good as some of the fm quilter's on this board but I do want it to be presentable which it is not at this point...guess I was born to be a hand quilter only.

02-09-2012, 07:25 PM

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Lori S

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They do make a table mounted long arm machine. Do give them a call since some manufactures prohibit publishing pricing on the internet.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp24354.html

Here is another just so you get a feel for pricing.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...8/product.html

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02-09-2012, 07:39 PM

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I have a huskvarna mega quilter, Juki has one, babylock,and brother and I am sure there are others.

02-09-2012, 07:52 PM

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Best machine all around IMHO.

http://www.thequiltingsolution.com/

02-09-2012, 07:57 PM

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Hen3rietta

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Check out Pennywinkle Farms. I have their Sunshine 16 which is essentially a stripped down 16" longarm that can either be used on top of a table with the accompanying tabletop extension or set into a table approximately the size of a card table that sits on industrial rollers for easy moving. They have more computerized versions, but the totally computer free one cost me under $2000 a few years ago. The only reason I know about them is that I saw them at a show I was vending at. I had been looking for years and was in the same quandary as yourself.

02-09-2012, 08:03 PM

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Julie in WA

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Originally Posted by azwendyg

My Juki TL98Q has a bit more space, a 9" throat I believe, and just does a straight stitch, and does it WONDERFULLY! It has been replaced by a newer model now, but very similar. http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/jukitl2010q-asgsm.php

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this machine for both piecing and FMQing!!! And it runs just under $1000.

I agree 100%! I have this Juki and it is a marvel! I bought online for $800 two years ago. A friend of mine bought one off of Craigslist a year ago for $800 and it came with a quilting frame! I see lots of quilting machines on Craigslist and if you are persistant, you can find amazing deals. People buy them, then don't use them or don't have room.