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06-03-2011, 03:05 PM

#81

Quilter Lynn

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 16

There is only so much time in a day. From experience if you like to piece quilts, it is hard to find time to do both.

06-03-2011, 03:46 PM

#82

Taughtby Grandma

Super Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Colorado Springs

Posts: 7,583

I had those same fears, then I brought mine home last week - I love it, Love It, LOVE IT!!!

06-03-2011, 04:43 PM

#83

misoop

Senior Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Arkansas

Posts: 952

there's a HandiQuilter dealer in Mtn. Home. Would that be too far to go for you? When I found my gently used HQ at a dealer in Jonesboro....told my hubby about it...and he knew how much I wanted one. He told me, "at our age, if you want to do something, you need to go for it." I'm so glad I did. You definitely need a good support system for the things you'll run into...this board is a source of wonderful help, etc. Join a yahoo group for the brand fo your machine, etc. I only do quilts for myself, as I can't stand for hours at a time to do quilts for other. But, that's just wht I wanted it for.....me. Good lucki!!

06-03-2011, 05:13 PM

#84

peg711

Member

Join Date: Mar 2011

Posts: 46

I have a Pfaff grand quilter and frame, I'm sorry I ever got it. You need to practice a lot to get good at it and I'm
always pressed for time. Trying to talk my husband into doing the quilting when he retires. (LOL)

Peg

06-03-2011, 05:23 PM

#85

Cosy

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Idaho

Posts: 571

I love my 15 inch baily, hope to upgrade soon. would never do quilting without it.

06-03-2011, 06:22 PM

#86

Windsong

Junior Member

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Nowata, OK

Posts: 113

I bought mine in January knowing I would just love it, but I don't and now I wish I had not spent the money on it. I enjoy the cutting and piecing of the tops but am not enjoying the quilting. Once I get the quilt put on the frame, then do some quilting, then have to roll the quilt up some more before I can quilt some more, I just don't enjoy it. It takes A LOT of practice and I do mean A LOT of practice to do pretty work on a quilt. Just something to think about. In fact, I am seriously thinking about selling mine.

Windsong

06-04-2011, 02:23 AM

#87

allie1448

Senior Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Whitby, Ontario. British expat

Posts: 644

You are absolutely going to love it!!! I only had the small try out at the show when we bought our Avante and it was enough for me to know I wanted this! Now I would pen all my time playing on her! Enjoy!

06-04-2011, 12:45 PM

#88

bbt4358

Member

Join Date: May 2011

Posts: 43

I just got a 13" bailey and I love it. Mr. Bailey is wonderful if you have any problems. Anyway enjoy it'

06-04-2011, 04:08 PM

#89

KSenn

Junior Member

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: VA

Posts: 135

If you love to make quilts AND complete them, then you'll love it! If you are buying a LA because you passionately love to quilt, then it is not a mistake. I bought my longarm on a whim 8 yrs ago, and have not regretted a single minute! Don't know the Nolte, but the Gammill is a wonderful machine. Enjoy! If God has given you a passion and a talent - use it!