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| I don't have room for a long arm machine on a frame, but I really enjoy free motion quilting. My Elna does a good job but has the standard machine sized harp, making it difficult to FM anything much bigger than a large sofa quilt. I'm not intending to quilt as a business; this is strictly for fun and mental health!
I've been looking at the ads in the magazines for sit down mid-arms and they seem pretty cool. Does anyone have one or have you used one? Kate |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Wed, Sep 14, 11 at 22:05
| Kate, DOn't have any information/input on mid-arm machines, but have a question along those lines. Would you consider buying a book that teaches you how to quilt (up to) queen-sized quilts on a frame w/standard machine using the QAYG method? (The method that doesn't require hand stitching all those seams) Just a quizzical question. |
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| This may be more (bigger) than you're looking for Kate, but I can attest to the quality of APQS machines. |
Here is a link that might be useful: The APQS George
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- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Wed, Sep 14, 11 at 23:06
| I love my BabyLock but boy that George looks like an addition to a future Xmas list. Thanks, Mary. |
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| Now that I've seen George, I want him! When I go for a machine like this it will have to be a used one because of the prices, but it's always good to know what you want so you can react quickly when you find one. Jennifer asked: "Would you consider buying a book that teaches you how to quilt (up to) queen-sized quilts on a frame w/standard machine using the QAYG method? (The method that doesn't require hand stitching all those seams)" Kate |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Thu, Sep 15, 11 at 9:03
| Kate~ see my response/explanation on "A Shot in the dark?" post... |
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| I just read an interview on Fons and Porter site with Carol Bryer Fallet and she as talking about "George". I checked it out and was very impressed. Wish I were younger I believe it would be on my "to have" list. A great alternative to a long arm machine. |
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Fri, Sep 16, 11 at 8:30
| Here's another sit down machine. My local quilt shop carries it, although I have never seen it demo'd. http://www.handiquilter.com/product/hq-sweet-sixteen/ How big is the harp on your current sewing machine? The Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter 1200 is a 9" harp, 1600 stitches per minute, straight stitches only, sit down machine, |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter 1200
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| I think the harp on my machine is 7" but I'm not certain. Another couple inches would be helpful but 14"-16" would be heaven! The price on the Pfaff makes it pretty attractive. |
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