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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: RitaQuilts on December 03, 2007, 06:00:15 PM
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Oh, It will be "Penny" for sure, lucky, shinny, bright, friendly, female and fun...
It's going to be a looooonnnnng labor.. :santa_undecided:
Good luck on all others.. and save those dimes.. they do add up.. bought many things thru the years doing that. (Quarters or dollars are needed now.)
RitaQ
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: golo on December 03, 2007, 06:01:36 PM
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Rita, how clever of you... Penny what a nice name for your long arm... have fun with it... :santa_afro:
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on December 03, 2007, 08:12:15 PM
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Oh, Rita! I am so happy for you. Yea, hooray and congratulations. Penny and you are beginning a long association. Have fun!
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: QBee - Mary Ann on December 03, 2007, 08:41:58 PM
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Rita, How exciting and fun for you! I haven't named my HQ16 - maybe I should call it Many Pennies! :santa_grin: Keep us posted on your shiny new Penny! QBee - Mary Ann
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: BearFoot on December 03, 2007, 09:25:44 PM
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You could call it MoneyPenny after the James Bond character! :santa_smiley:
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: missmommy on December 04, 2007, 10:05:19 AM
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I think I have some pics of my stash on my home puter. If I do, I'll attach them.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: stitchinjj on December 18, 2007, 11:52:06 AM
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I have a Pfaff Grandquilter and Inspira frame. It is great for my use but has it limitations. After I practiced with it and found out the limitations, I tried an HQ 16 and for the money I think it is the best deal. I think it would take up more room than I have though. And my settup was only $2400 with the stitch regulator. I agree with missmommy, I could spend like crazy and not catch up my my DH!
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on December 18, 2007, 12:29:42 PM
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That's a good point, and a solid case to justify a purchase! :santa_cool:
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Linda 2B on December 18, 2007, 01:25:21 PM
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Hi, I've had my Gammill Opt Statler stitcherfor about 10 months. I love it and am having so much fun with it. I've started taking customer quilts and the response has been good so far. I'm taking my time, don't want to get to busy. there is alot to learn. I still want time to quilt. I live in Phoenix, too. Just down the street from Bearfoot. If anybody is in town look me up, maybe we can have a little get together and have lunch or something.
Linda 2B
Phoenix, AZ
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on December 18, 2007, 01:40:27 PM
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Wow! A quilting business! That is a good justification for a purchase, too! I am making my list of arguments as we continue this line of thought.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: QBee - Mary Ann on December 18, 2007, 02:13:45 PM
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Quote from: Merry Bee on December 18, 2007, 01:40:27 PM
I am making my list of arguments as we continue this line of thought.
I'm here to help! Just think - the sooner you get yourself a mid-arm quilting machine, the more quilts you'll do on it so the more use you'll get out of it! :santa_smiley:
I squeezed my HQ16 into my sewing room. The HQ frame is set up on a heavy duty office work table, and I have furniture sliders under the legs. It easily slides back against the wall when I'm not quilting. When I'm ready to quilt I close up my sewing machine cabinet; then I have room to pull HQ away from the wall. I actually have just enough inches to not have to close my machine cabinet, but I'd have to be awfully careful to not bruise my hiney! :santa_wink: QBee
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on December 18, 2007, 02:26:23 PM
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Good plan. Who wants to quilt on a bruised bum? You would have to stop and make one of Gimpy's Rainbow Kitty Pillows first.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: missmommy on January 29, 2008, 07:12:18 AM
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I added pics of my stash to my webshots. It's actually grown some since these pics.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on January 29, 2008, 07:21:54 AM
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Impressive! You might even win with a collection like that. (I always heard the one who dies with the most fabric wins, although we don't want to get a winner any time soon ;) .) I thought I had a lot of fabric, and I do, but I think you have more. I wanted to go dig in and really play with all that good material, and lookat it close up.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Litup100 on January 29, 2008, 07:23:21 PM
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I'd love to get a mid arm. I've been doing a quilt as you go method and am satisfied for now, but in the future.....
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Merry Bee on January 29, 2008, 07:32:25 PM
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Me, too. But which one, or what kind? ??? It is a big decision, since it takes some big cash, takes up space, and needs to be used. I would not want to make a mistake.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: dollmaker on January 29, 2008, 07:48:06 PM
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Merry Bee, I have the Homesteader, and I love it. It quilts smoothly, I use one hand to quilt. It will do everything a big machine will do. For the money its great. I like the fact that you can get parts and anyone who works on machines can work on it. I have a 16 inch quilting space and it will work on the HQ table set up. DH built my table to 12 ft. That way I can do any size quilt. LindaB-1
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Cottonpicker on January 29, 2008, 09:02:04 PM
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Dollmaker, Is there a web-site for the Homesteader? I haven't heard of it.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: dollmaker on February 01, 2008, 10:32:16 AM
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Yes Cottonpicker, here is there websight
www.thequiltingsolution.com You can find information there. I think there is a phone number too. If not I have it just email me. This is a great machine, and affordable. LindaB-1
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: dollmaker on February 01, 2008, 10:33:39 AM
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Oh I forgot to tell you it is compatable with the handi quilter frame also. LindaB-1
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: Cottonpicker on February 01, 2008, 12:35:20 PM
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Dollmaker, Thank you for the site. How long have you had yours? I bought a used Grace frame and have been looking for a machine. I wish this one had a stitch regulator. I have no experience at all.
I had been looking at the Voyager made by Hinterberg.
www.hinterberg.com. But it is new and I have heard still has bugs. Have you seen that one?
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: dollmaker on February 04, 2008, 11:04:13 AM
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Cottonpicker, I've had this machine for almost a year. I love how it handles. I believe you can get this one with a stitch regulator also, but I think the price would be a little bit more. Yes, I have seen the other machine, but I know nothing about it. LindaB-1
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: LEM on February 21, 2008, 10:19:57 AM
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Quote from: Merry Bee on January 29, 2008, 07:21:54 AM
I always heard the one who dies with the most fabric wins
Well then I think I might have a shot at winning this one. I have two large entertainment units filled to the brim with fabric, six floor to ceiling bookcases, one entire walk in closet filled with bolts, a four drawer rolling cabinet, thirteen super satchels (filled with quilts that I need to finish) and about 15-20 rolling cubes (1' deep high and wide). Whew! That doesn't even count my 56 gal scrap tub. Do I have more than I will use in my lifetime? Probably, but what's the point again?
Okay, I admit it. I'm a fabricholic. I went to a meeting once, but only got energized to buy more. I just can't help myself. lol.
I also bought an APQS LA last year. I got it used but it was in like new condition. The woman who sold it to me took great care of it and even gave me lessons on its care, maintenance, and use before I set it up in my home. I LOVE IT!!!! It's the Ultimate I (26" throat space), stitch regulated, and loaded with other features that I haven't even begun to play with yet. I've done several quilts so far and just love how quickly I can get them done. These have all been customer quilts, however. I haven't had time to get one of my own quilted yet, but I'm next on the list. I just finished a kaleidescope quilt out of some Hawaiian fabric I picked up and am ready to put it on the frame. :)
I am using the circle lord on the quilt I have on the frame right now. I like using it. What a simple way to make perfect circles and orange peels. On this quilt I'm making what looks like water rings and orange peels. I'm having a lot of fun with it.
The only problem that I have is that my cats like to snooze on top of the quilts if I have them stretched out on the frame. Fortunately I use the zipper leader system and can take the quilt off the take up roller so my cats don't get a hammock. This weekend I'm building a solid wall partition that will keep the little beasties out of my quilting and sewing rooms.
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Title: Re: Long Arm Quilting
Post by: finisher on February 21, 2008, 12:58:21 PM
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Well LEM..It sounds like you do have a good chance at winning! I thought I had a lot of fabric..but after seeing you post what you have..I feel like shopping! Haha. I need a better way to organize. I ran out of room quite a while ago. I have 6 tall book cases full and now have fabric stacked on the floor in front of the bookcases...and then went to tubs for 30's..civil war repros..indigos and creams..black and creams...brights... and novelties.I suppose I could put the tubs in the basement since they are kept as separate categories? I also have fabrics collected and kitted for projects in jumbo plastic bags. I haven't seen the surface of my cutting table in that room for months. I now do my cutting and sewing in the Dining room.
I would love to know how to do the beautiful machine quilting that so many people do..but don't have the inclination to learn. It sounds like you have a wonderful set up! I would love to come and watch you. :)