Houston International Quilt Festival - Mid-Arm Vendors
#41
My DH over thinks & researches everything he buys so I know what that is like. But regarding an investment like this, it pays to think & research. At Houston you will get to try out every machine made. After trying out there, we changed our mind & went with another brand. The A-1. It really pays to try out these machines and also ask for some setup & training. Our Rep came from Tx to Okla. and stayed for 2 days. We learned so much! I think you are wise to go and have your notes all ready when you go to try out machines.
#42
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Originally Posted by laurlync
I have visited the quiltfrog.com website and their prices are awesome. I also noticed they include lots of great extras in their packages including the 2 day beginner training. I want to also visit them while in Houston.
#43
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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I went to the show in Houston last year. You should not have any problem being able to try out any of the machines you are interested in. I tried several and I was not even thinking about buying one. I hope you are staying overnight and going to the show at least 2 days. There is just so much to do there with all the quilts on display, the vendors, the free lectures and you may want to take in a class or 2. Have fun and don't forget your camera!
#44
I think that some of the "good" deals on the machines are 'Floor Models" from various dealers. There is nothing wrong with them and if you are serious I would suggest you "test drive" the ones you mentioned and be prepared to take advantage of the show deals. Come to Houston and take a look. It is worth the drive. I second georgiat's suggestion to see Carrie at the ABM Innova booth. She carries several brands and will allow you to make your decision but will keep you informed as you ask questions about any and all the machines she carries.
Wini in Houston
Wini in Houston
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: League City, Texas
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I bought my long arm from them and they are very helpful. They have a place that you can come and spend several days and take classes and try the machines. There is a calendar on the wesite that will give you all the class dates and prices. I have bought tons of stuff from there and have never been disappointed.
Originally Posted by njh2351
Go to quilt frog.com and look at Innova's You will love the machine. Call Carrie and she will set up appointment they are in Spring,Texas just out side of Houston and they have free training that is wonderful. I can not say enough good about them and there service! Nancy
#48
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Originally Posted by laurlync
Thank you, MTS. I have been studying the machines quite a bit and have read oodles of reviews. I first thought of getting a Bailey and building a frame because of price, but have pretty much decided to spend a little more to get more features and an "original build" machine (not a stretched machine). My "short list" at the moment includes the HQ 16, Tin Lizzie 18 and Innova 18. I actually have a tendency to "over study" everything before making a decision. It's a really exhausting trait sometimes...LOL!
#49
My "short list" at the moment includes the HQ 16, Tin Lizzie 18 and Innova 18.
You won't go wrong with an Innova 18. There is a quilt shop in spring,texas where I ordered my machine from. They are dealers for Tin Lizzie, ABM Innova, and another that I can't remember the name of. Their web site is called Quilt Frog. Spring is a suburb of Houston. These people were really good to us. I bought an Innova 18 Pinkie that had been a demo machine, at a very nice discount and she gave me the show special with the machine even tho I bought it before the show. But when FEDX delivered it it had been dropped so we didn't accept it. I got a brand new one as a replacement. The pinkie was actually pink. There are also classes included in the show special. The service warranty is very good on the Innova also. You also have phone access to a repairman 24/7 who will walk you thru any problem you have. I have no connection with the company other than as a satisfied customer. Ask Charisma about the service she got on her machine. Can't beat it!
You won't go wrong with an Innova 18. There is a quilt shop in spring,texas where I ordered my machine from. They are dealers for Tin Lizzie, ABM Innova, and another that I can't remember the name of. Their web site is called Quilt Frog. Spring is a suburb of Houston. These people were really good to us. I bought an Innova 18 Pinkie that had been a demo machine, at a very nice discount and she gave me the show special with the machine even tho I bought it before the show. But when FEDX delivered it it had been dropped so we didn't accept it. I got a brand new one as a replacement. The pinkie was actually pink. There are also classes included in the show special. The service warranty is very good on the Innova also. You also have phone access to a repairman 24/7 who will walk you thru any problem you have. I have no connection with the company other than as a satisfied customer. Ask Charisma about the service she got on her machine. Can't beat it!
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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if you are looking at machines then Houston is the place to go. Wait if you need to, it will be worth your time.
All the machine companies will be there. I went last year and there was plenty of time to try out the machines.
All the machine companies will be there. I went last year and there was plenty of time to try out the machines.
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