Lostn51

I keep seeing all of this beautiful work that the long arms can do and I am just amazed. They have taken quilting to a completely different level and art form.

I cant wait for the feedback about your machine and please post some photos. I think I am just as excited as you are! :D

Billy

Lostn51

I tried but the link is broken (got the 404 message) it would be nice to see what some of these frames look like to get an idea as to where I want to go with this.

As far as buying parts I will use off the shelf gears, sprockets, bearings and electronics I can get here locally, but if I need anything else I will just machine the parts myself.

Billy

Tiffany

Yay! You'll have to let us know how you like it and show pictures of all the quilts you get done on it. :thumbup:

mytwopals

Pam, That's a good deal for the machine and frame. See if you can try one out, before you purchase it. They do take quite a bit of practice to become good at, so keep that in mind. I found, I wasn't as good at it as I'd like to have been. So, I computerized mine. You would be able to do the same with the Lizzie. But the computerized system upgrade is almost as costly as the Lizzie itself.

Debra Mc

Billy, try this one. It should work. [email protected]

hokieappmom

I agree. Life is too short for regrets. You have the money, put it to good use. Have fun!

Lostn51

WHOO HOO !!!!!! (Jumping icon :mrgreen: )

Somehow I missed this post now I am really really really excited for you!!!!

Did they say when you would have it at your door? And I wonder how much assembly is required when it does arrive. Too bad I am not close to you because I would love to help you set it up so I can see how one of these babies work!!

Congratulations Pam!!!

Billy

pittsburgpam

Would be great if you could help set it up. ;) A framing party! I don't know what it takes to set up but I can probably do it.

I also don't know yet when it will be delivered. It says orders are processed in two days so maybe I will call tomorrow if I don't hear anything. I'll work from home on delivery day since I assume I'll have to sign for it and/or don't want it sitting on my porch when I'm not here.

I can't wait to play on it. I've read to practice, practice, practice so keeping my eye out for closeout fabric, cheater panels, baby panels, etc. to practice on.

Esqmommy

Hey Pam...don't ask me, I blow money stupidly. However, i know you got it and I think it's awesome!! I can't wait to come over and play at your house!! I'll even bring you my special apple cake!

Tiffany

I love cheater panels! This is how I decided to begin my FMQ experience and it has really worked well. I simply follow the lines or do echo quilting and it's amazing how much I've learned. And if it doesn't look all that great I don't mind because I didn't have to put a lot of work into it.