I,m a newbie, what home quilting machine do you recommend?

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06-24-2011, 05:51 AM

nannyrick

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Hi, my name is Elaine and I have not been quilting long but I,m truly addicted. I love this forum. It is so informative for us newbies.
I would like some input on what home machine, (long arm),would you recommend for a beginner? I,m not sure if this topic has been discussed already.
I would appreciate any and all from all you experts.
Thanks

06-24-2011, 06:01 AM

Enchanted Quilter

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Hi Welcome from Porter Ok. Glad you could join us. Just check the search button for longarm machines lots of info.

06-24-2011, 06:19 AM

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Howdy

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06-24-2011, 06:46 AM

Janet L52

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Welcome from northern California!

06-24-2011, 06:50 AM

Mazda

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Welcome from Oklahoma City. I'll be watching this topic for sure!

06-24-2011, 06:58 AM

nannyrick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Enchanted Quilter

Hi Welcome from Porter Ok. Glad you could join us. Just check the search button for longarm machines lots of info.

Wow, there is a lot to read. Will have to stop sewing and start reading. Should only take me all day, LOL.
Thanks for the welcome.

06-24-2011, 09:45 AM

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Welcome from Michigan

06-24-2011, 09:52 AM

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It depends on a couple of varibles: how much you can affor, what size quilts that you want to be able to do, and how much room you have for a long arm mach and table.

If cash is a problem, I'd go with an 18" mach, and a 10 ft table. If you can aford more, a 23" machine would do everything that you wanted it to.

Whatever you do, get a speed regulated system. It makes learning so much easier.

As far as brand, I'm partial to KenQuilt mach. You can't get more for the money anywhere.

Oh, Welcome from MO

Lanny