Favorite long arm machine
07-24-2020, 10:27 AM
#51
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I had one well-regarded brand at the top of my list, but on trying several models at a respected dealer's road show, I couldn't stand the vibration in my hands and wrists (I have mild tendonitis). I actually had to stop after just a few minutes it was that bad. I was stunned and wondered if it was all longarms or just that brand
When I was in the market, I considered Nolting, but scratched it off the list quickly after hearing how loud and noisy it was. I was with a friend who owns a HandiQuilter, she was just as shocked by the level of noise as I was.
Last edited by Peckish; 07-24-2020 at 10:30 AM.
07-24-2020, 02:12 PM
#52
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All 3 machines had the same issue, and each was a different model (one the newest design, one that was their most "popular", and one that was their largest with automation installed). I was shocked, because this was a road show, not a quilt show, so they were there to showcase the brand to a dedicated and interested audience. You would expect the machines to be set up properly in that scenario.
07-24-2020, 02:41 PM
#53
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I do not have the computer on my APQS Lucey....but I did opt to get the "bliss" addition to the frame. This makes the machine glide so easy and I am glad I did. I do mainly overall free motion with Lucey and add things like bubbles or leaves or hearts or spirals in...It is fun. I just don't want to learn how to do the computerized quilting. Just want to get my quilts finished and on somebody's bed or couch.
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