quilting machines
#1
Ok I'm going to have to buy me a quilting machine.
I've been useing my regular sewing machine but its so hard useing it.
What do you all use?
I really can't afford a longarm, I'm looking in the 1,800.to 2,000.dollar range.
Please let me know what to start looking for.
P.S what kind of quilting frame do you use?
I've been useing my regular sewing machine but its so hard useing it.
What do you all use?
I really can't afford a longarm, I'm looking in the 1,800.to 2,000.dollar range.
Please let me know what to start looking for.
P.S what kind of quilting frame do you use?
#2
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You could look at a Baileys 13inch machine. It's a little over $2000 and comes with a frame. I have a Juki (9 inch throat) on a Grace frame and right now it works fine for me. Much easier than pushing those big quilts through my regular machine. And mine didn't cost any where near $2000
#9
The Bailey has a good, strong following. It is a very basic machine but it is a work horse.
Tamara - as far as the frame goes, there are different frames out there - and different Gracie frames too... they range in price/quality.
You can also check your local Craigslist and see if someone is selling a machine - and join the Home Quilting Systems yahoo group..... and if you are interested in a Bailey, there is a yahoogroup for that as well - most people only sell their Baileys to move up to larger sized Baileys... but you might be able to score one used. I did.
Tamara - as far as the frame goes, there are different frames out there - and different Gracie frames too... they range in price/quality.
You can also check your local Craigslist and see if someone is selling a machine - and join the Home Quilting Systems yahoo group..... and if you are interested in a Bailey, there is a yahoogroup for that as well - most people only sell their Baileys to move up to larger sized Baileys... but you might be able to score one used. I did.
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