Hi from Maryland
09-03-2021, 10:29 AM
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Hi from Maryland
Hi everyone. I'm fairly new to quilting (on a domestic machine) - about 3 years. Stopped by my Senior Center & discovered they have a Homesteader longarm sitting in the back room but no one knows how to use it.
Any ideas on where I can get a manual or view some videos on how the thing works? I'm excited!
Any ideas on where I can get a manual or view some videos on how the thing works? I'm excited!
09-03-2021, 02:32 PM
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Location: Texas
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Howdy & welcome from Texas.
I don't know anything about long arm quilting machines but I did find a facebook page that apparently deals with Homesteaders. Someone asked about a manual & they replied back that they could email it to that person. That was back in March, 2020 but I would give them a try for a manual. The last activity I saw on it was Jan. 2021
https://www.facebook.com/quiltingsolution/
I don't know anything about long arm quilting machines but I did find a facebook page that apparently deals with Homesteaders. Someone asked about a manual & they replied back that they could email it to that person. That was back in March, 2020 but I would give them a try for a manual. The last activity I saw on it was Jan. 2021
https://www.facebook.com/quiltingsolution/
Last edited by osewme; 09-03-2021 at 02:35 PM.
09-04-2021, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,067
First off, hello and greetings from the left Coast!
I found quite a bit with a google or two -- this site is probably a good one for just general feel -- I liked the description that the Homesteader is a Featherweight on steroids!:
https://justsayinsew.com/2018/09/01/the-homesteader/
There have been threads here on the boards about the machine, this is probably the best one and compiles the others as well:
Homesteader Long Arm?
It looks most likely that the machine you have has no stitch regulator, I find it is still easier to get a nice product on a long arm, especially if set up on rails, than on a domestic. I suggest finding your musical beat to quilt to -- whether that's high energy or soothing.
Here's a source for the manual, I'd probably try the link from osewme first,
http://vuesibelfi.gotdns.ch/212399.html
I found quite a bit with a google or two -- this site is probably a good one for just general feel -- I liked the description that the Homesteader is a Featherweight on steroids!:
https://justsayinsew.com/2018/09/01/the-homesteader/
There have been threads here on the boards about the machine, this is probably the best one and compiles the others as well:
Homesteader Long Arm?
It looks most likely that the machine you have has no stitch regulator, I find it is still easier to get a nice product on a long arm, especially if set up on rails, than on a domestic. I suggest finding your musical beat to quilt to -- whether that's high energy or soothing.
Here's a source for the manual, I'd probably try the link from osewme first,
http://vuesibelfi.gotdns.ch/212399.html
Last edited by Iceblossom; 09-04-2021 at 04:09 AM.
09-04-2021, 05:48 AM
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Location: Waterford Michigan
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Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan, another one of us here. Jump right in and join in the fun. How exciting to find a LA sitting unused. Finding a manual on it could be a fun challenge especially to see this beauty back in service. Keep us posted on your progress. I know someone here will be able to help you find a manual. I am looking forward to seeing you involved on the QB. So jump right in and join the fun on the QB!
