Long arm machines - how much do they cost???

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01-31-2011, 10:01 AM

#31

cookiej36

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Hi,
I bought a baby lock crown jewel and it was 6,000.00 the crown jewel has a built in stitch regulator and it has and 18 inch neck. I love it, it doesn't come with the quilting frame which is about another 2400.00 for the grace pro majestic that is the recommended frame for this machine.
Good luck and happy quilting:-)

I purchased a Pfaff Grand Quilter 18.8 with an 8 ft frame about a yr ago for approx. $7000 and that price did not include the computer. The dealer also carried the Baby Lock Crown Jewel machine and the price was approx. $12,000 with all the bells and whistles.

I guess I got a good deal then, I bought my quilting machine 6000.00 in November 2010 and the frame December 2010 (frame is 10 feet) for 1890.00, the list price was 2400.00.
I didn't even know Pfaff mad a quilting machine. We are all learning something :)

Me either, until I started looking. I paid a little more because of the 8 ft frame. The frame comes standard in 5 ft sections but due to space constraints, I had to buy another 3 ft section. The good news is that if I ever get a larger room I can set up the frame as a 10 ft. or a 13 ft!

01-31-2011, 11:43 AM

#32

grandma8

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I just purchases a gammill and if you go to the gammill website they do tell you the prices and of all the options. I found a used model and love it

01-31-2011, 12:20 PM

#33

sylvia storey

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if you're thinking of an Inova you'd better act fast. They're going to increase in price (if they haven't already)by about $2000 is what I've heard

01-31-2011, 12:34 PM

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kyleewonder

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e-bay has alot of different machines listed, I have been looking lately myself

01-31-2011, 01:05 PM

#35

charhend

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I have the HQ16 and love it. Great stitches and easy to use. I paid $8,700.00 about 3 years ago. I am now looking to upgrade to the totaly computerize longarm. First I need to sell my HQ!

01-31-2011, 04:17 PM

#36

Tweety2911

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Originally Posted by Rose L

Bailey's Home Quilters....
13" $1599
15" $1899
17" $2499

You can buy them individually or as a package with a frame. If you buy it as a package the shipping is free. Without a frame the shipping is a flat $50

Stitch Control is $675

Sometimes you can get a slightly used classroom model and the price is around $200 less than a new one.

www.baileyssewingcenter.com

There is a Yahoo group for this brand and believe me...the members love their machines! Mine will be arriving UPS on Monday ;)

The machine is a workhorse. No bells or whistles but is priced perfectly. I have priced some machines/frames that were $10,000 plus. Way out of my league!

01-31-2011, 04:36 PM

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june6995

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Three years ago I bought a Bailey 13" and a GMQ Pro frame for $2500. That was it. No Bells or whistles.

Bailey made these machines for home quilters who wanted to be able to quilt their own quilts. They are not Professional models, but some of the people who have bought them have been able to do some phenomenal quilting.

Most of us are happy to be able to quilt our own quilts and using our own free motion design and meander quilting, suits us fine. Those of use who do charity quilts do not need fancy stitches. I have been totally happy with mine, it is in my sewing room and when I want to turn it on and quilt, I can do that. I don't have to wait in line or pay to have my quilts done by someone else. It is liberating, especially after I paid a quilter $500 one summer - then decided I should just learn to do this for myself. My own quilts keep me busy, and that keeps my happy and out of trouble!

Home Quilters are great.

June in Cincinnati

01-31-2011, 04:50 PM

#38

kacie

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Price is an issue,yes. Before you make a decision based on only that, it would be well worth your time to head to a larger quilt show and try out every machine in sight, even if you know you can't afford it. "Feel" is so important.

01-31-2011, 05:44 PM

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delcity66

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I bought the tin lizzie 18 with table,machine,extra handles and shirley stitcher 2. Paid less than $10,000.I have never
used it or set it up. I need to . sell it if anyone is interested

delcity66

01-31-2011, 06:31 PM

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Sarah CA

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Location: Novato, California

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How would I find the Yahoo group for the Bailey machine? Congrats on your new one coming. Let us know how you like it as I am looking at the Bailey as well. Is less expensive then the bigger models. Thanks

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