Why don't they make a plain quilting machine
02-10-2012, 05:22 AM
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Thank you for sharing! I have been looking for a new machine (the Back Loc Symp. is about 2,000). I want a machine that does exactly what this one does! I am definitely going to check this on out and the price is great!
02-10-2012, 06:01 AM
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What I mean is just a plain sewing machine with a longer arm able to accommodate large quilts? I realize that there are machines out there like the HQ16 and regular long arm machines and I know that they have those "stretched" machines. But how much trouble would it be to create a machine with just the extra space that just sewed a plain straight stitch that would cost less than $5,000 and up? I know there are plenty of us that can't afford that much and/or don't have the space to accommodate a long arm set up... Is there something out there like this and I just missed it?
just my thoughts
02-10-2012, 06:53 AM
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This is the machine I bought when I realized I could no longer afford to send out tops....cost about $600, bought online, postage paid. Works great for stitch in the ditch larger quilts. That three extra inches makes all the difference. Good basic, solid machine. I have a Bernina for embroidery and piecing but that Brother gets a work out too.
02-10-2012, 07:22 AM
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There are machines out there that do what you mention for less than $1000. such as the Juki and I'm sure there are others. The lady that owns the LQS now owns that Juki and she sews all sorts of quilted stuff on it. She even creates designs and makes patterns to sell in her store.
02-10-2012, 07:23 AM
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Look for industrial machines. several years ago Brother had a longer arm that just did straight sewing.
I believe one brand is Conso......These machine are out there but not promoted for quilting but will do a good job.
I believe one brand is Conso......These machine are out there but not promoted for quilting but will do a good job.
02-10-2012, 07:26 AM
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I have the same dreams about a machine I could actually afford. I felt better after buying Paula Reid's DVD on "Fluff and Stuff" and found I was able to quilt a queen size on my regular machine. No rolling of the excess quilt------- you just fluff and stuff. One of the keys is to have a large sewing table that supports the quilt (my sewing table is a kitchen island). Sure you still have to do a lot of manuevering but it saved me $3000+.
02-10-2012, 07:30 AM
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