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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 02 Jan 2021 10:04 #152698

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I'm thinking of getting a Millie fitted with Intelliquilter. I've never had a long arm, but have tried most brands at shows and stores for many years. During lockdown, I'm unlikely to get any hands-on training at all. So, I wonder if I should wait or take the plunge now or wait. There are some deals out there and I think I can prob get a previously-own machine at about half the normal price if I act quickly.

What do other people have?

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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 22 Jan 2015 13:50 #126491

Ladywingnut OFFLINE Posts: 173 Thank you received: 70	There is a big quilt show this weekend which I hope to go to tommorrow, I just wanted to get some. opinios, I would rather have a quilters opinios than a salesman anyday!
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 22 Jan 2015 10:52 #126486

kathyst2 OFFLINE Posts: 873 Thank you received: 84	I have an HQ sitdown sweet 16, love it! As others have said, go to a big quilt show and try them all. I did that a few years ago, found that I like to move the quilt rather than the machine, I like the fine control possible. I like small scale quilting designs so that suits me. It's a big decision for sure! Kathy
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 22 Jan 2015 09:04 #126476

bttyboopette OFFLINE Posts: 13 Thank you received: 14	I had a gammil many years ago, before there were bells and whistles. liked it well enough. I had an HQ16 until recently, liked it very much. I now have an APQS, absolutely adore it. If you can find somewhere to test drive a few different ones, that's a great place to start. There is a website called 'the longarm university' where people post to sell.
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 21 Jan 2015 13:43 #126455

sewengel OFFLINE Posts: 606 Thank you received: 173	I do have some tension issues, but not terrible. It is better if I use good thread, but can tell when I use lesser quality thread.
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 21 Jan 2015 13:16 #126452

Ladywingnut OFFLINE Posts: 173 Thank you received: 70	I have read that there are a lot of tension issues with the Tin Lizzie...do you agree with this?
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 21 Jan 2015 12:41 #126448

sewengel OFFLINE Posts: 606 Thank you received: 173	I have a sit down Tin Lizzie and LOVE it. I like moving the paper as opposed to moving the pencil. But having said that, I don't have enough room for the other long arm. There is a very wide variety of machines out there. Go to a quilt show and try them all. You will find the right fit. Sharon in CO
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Long arm quilt machines, which one do you have? 21 Jan 2015 12:30 #126447

Ladywingnut OFFLINE Posts: 173 Thank you received: 70	I am looking at buying a long arm quilt machine....cost is a concern, but I want the best one I can get to learn on and maybe trade in to move into my dream machine. Which one do you have, how happy or unhappy are you with your machine? Anne
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