I've been snooping around..thinking about getting a quilting machine. I can't afford a top of the line machine/set up. I ran across a site that has a quilting system that really looks affordable. Has anyone heard of the Bailey?
http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/homequilter.html

Never heard of it. I think before you buy something like this it would be a good idea to test it at a dealer. I would like one someday myself

Jenn

I did a lot of research before taking the plunge into the world of LA's. I looked at the Bailey, but at the time I only saw the 13" one...I think the 15" is new. The 13" one didn't have enough room to suit me.
Are you looking at a machine that fits in a cabinet or are you looking for one on a frame?
If you are interested in a frame, I will be putting my Hinterbers Stretch Frame up for sale soon. (You can see them www.hinterberg.com) If you want more info just drop me an email or PM me! :D

www.nolting.com Try this site....

I'm sort of just snooping around right now. There's a show coming up called the "2nd Annual Quilting with Machines"..a learning experience. It's Oct 23-25. It's in Columbiana Ohio. DH said we could go if I want to. I dunno? Do I want to get a long arm? I know there will be a whole new batch of "stuff" I'd have to get too. Threads, patterns, etc. and don't know if I can justify the spending for as much as I'd use it? AND there's that whole.. me and machinery don't get along very well thing! I thought if I could go to a place with several Vendors and weigh the pros and cons? AND..I have problems with my back and I'm not sure if I could use a LA?
I don't know if this link will work..but I'll try posting in case anybody will be in the area of the show and is interested.
www.quiltingwithmachines.com.

OK...the Bailey does sound like it won't have a whole lot of actual quilting area available. I hadn't considered that the rolled up quilt will use up some space. At this point..I don't know what questions I should be asking?

Oh finisher the last issue of one of my quilting mags listed all the things to consider, let me look to see which one and maybe I can post the article.

I have been thinking about this too Finisher. The Bailey does not have a stitch regulator which is a must for me (or it didn't the last time i looked at it). I have been looking at the Tin Lizzie. It is an 18" with frame and all.
Also like Qbee said--there is a dealer about an hour from me.

http://www.tinlizzie18.com/

There is a new LA out on the market now too. It is called a Chrystal Quilter and is made by New Joy. You can get a stitch regulator for it. The price wasn't bad, I didn't think..
http://www.newjoyquilting.com/CrystalQuilter.html

Also, here is a comparison chart from the same website:
http://www.newjoyquilting.com/machine_choice.html

Barb..I didn't see a price? When I looked up Dealers I found one that's not too far away!

Mary..I think Sharon Schambers(sp?) uses a Tin Lizzie. Have you seen her high speed videos on you tube? It looks SO easy!

LOL..that's more than my car is worth! ;)