Longarm quilting machine. Which one?
#1
I am looking at a 18X8 Viking longarm machine and I thought I remember someone saying they did not like it. I like the Pfaff better but it is in NC and I live in WV and Joann's is only 3 blocks from me.
Soooo any suggestions?
Soooo any suggestions?
#2
Originally Posted by nena
I am looking at a 18X8 Viking longarm machine and I thought I remember someone saying they did not like it. I like the Pfaff better but it is in NC and I live in WV and Joann's is only 3 blocks from me.
Soooo any suggestions?
Soooo any suggestions?
#3
Hi Nena,
I don't know if this is going to be helpful or not, but I have the previous regular size Viking Mega Quilter and it is working great for me. I had a little trouble getting the upper thread tension adjusted, and it looks like the 18x8 mega quilter has the same mechanism.
It wasn't the machine, it was just me. Once I adjusted the threading, it has worked great . . . for what it is worth.
I agree with the other post-er, try to get your hands on the machine to try it out.
I don't know if this is going to be helpful or not, but I have the previous regular size Viking Mega Quilter and it is working great for me. I had a little trouble getting the upper thread tension adjusted, and it looks like the 18x8 mega quilter has the same mechanism.
It wasn't the machine, it was just me. Once I adjusted the threading, it has worked great . . . for what it is worth.
I agree with the other post-er, try to get your hands on the machine to try it out.
#7
Ok.. went to NC this week end and found a Tin Lizzie 18, much better price. Has everything the others did, BUT this is a small shop and they will del. put together and show me how to use it. This is only for my sister & I to do our quilts on. Not as sleek, but we don't need anything fancy.
Any input on this machine?
Thanks
Any input on this machine?
Thanks
#9
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Join the homequiltingsystems list on Yahoo! to find out the pros and cons of each setup. Check the files section first, then do a search of posts on the Tin Lizzie to see what comments come up. After all that, you can post your alternatives and ask for input. (The list moderators prefer people to do some basic research on the list before posting for the first time.) This is a great group for unbiased information about longarms.
#10
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I am very happy with my Tin Lizzie. It has many features that the more expensive machines have at a reasonable price. Mine is the older model which is very heavy. I heard the new Lizzies weigh less. I feel fortunate to have bought it, so much fun! :D Other gals on this board also have Lizzies.
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