Sit Down Quilting Machine - Sweet 16

[Andree B.]

Just an update. Talked to HQ today and they are selling the SS (with stitch regulator) for $5295 with bonuses (but I don't know what the bonuses are ).

That sound like a good deal - in my area, the bonus is usually the "tefflon table cover" (sorry I don't know the exact word). And with the stitch regulator, they sell it for 6000$ (CDN).

Andrée

[Susan B.]

In order to get it installed "free" I had to order from the local dealer. It's the same price on the HQ website, and I'll avoid shipping.

[Susan B.]

I have been looking at them. And I just got one I went with the baby lock tiara I really like it just with I had more time with it

[Lynn K.]

Connie, my decision mirrored yours quite a bit. The HQ was much less expensive, has a good reputation as a dependable machine, and I love mine. It's not a "Sweet" 16, but I am very happy with it.

[Lynn K.]

Going to the local quilt shop this Saturday to get one! Well, probably just order it, I'm sure they don't keep them in stock.

[Lynn K.]

My baby lock was in in a week I really like it

[Susan B.]

Dear LPollard, What's your first name?

Congratulations! I hope the dealer comes to your house to set it up. The other nice accessory, if money is no object :roll: is a side extension for the table. I only have one, for my left hand. I also have a much less expensive plastic table from Costco for the other side.

[Susan B.]

I'm sorry. My first name is Linda. I hadn't considered an extension table but I will definitely check one out. I will also find out if they deliver/set up. They may not since the shop is around 40 miles away from my house. Can't wait - will definitely post a pic (like you all don't know what it looks like!) when I do get it. EXCITING!

[Susan B.]

My dealer travels across all mid-Atlantic states, so don't let him/her give you any excuses! You seriously want them to walk you though the basics in the set-up and let them do the heavy work!

[Susan B.]

My husband and went to pick mine up and I set it up their is nothing to doing it. The store said they would but I live 1 hr and 15. Min from the store. I even got to see my sister when I went to get it

[Susan B.]

Happy,
May I politely disagree with you? "nothing to it" is a relative term, depending on your skills. That table has to be assembled. If one is alone and sort of elderly (like me), there is a challenge.

On the yahoo hq forum, I read about people, not infrequently, who have problems loading bobbins and getting tensions set because they've never worked with a long-arm system. Their frustration can continue for weeks after they've spent their hard-earned dollars.
Usually, they set the machine up themselves with no dealer support because of the distance.

I found my in-home dealer set-up to be invaluable, given that I couldn't even lift the boxes that were delivered.

I just want Linda to know what is possible!

[Susan B.]

And I appreciate it. I have read and watched tutorials about the set-up (supposedly relatively easy, as Happy stated). But I would prefer the rep doing it and giving me some pointers. Not too worried about the table set-up itself since I am lucky to have a very handy husband. It's the other "stuff" that I will need to know since this is definitely my first time with a machine like this. :?

[Susan B.]

That is fine but the table that can with the baby lock you just have to open the legs and stand it up plug the plugs in the michanie put the touch screen on thread it and I was sewing

[Susan B.]

Well, it's a done deal! Having it shipped to my house and the rep will come out and show me the in's-and-out's. Suppose to take 3-5 days. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[E.M. T.]