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Does anyone have an A1 Quilting Machine? I saw it at Houston Festival and liked it. Also looked at Kenquilt and Nolting. Any feedback on any of these?Jules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).Tags: None
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I have a Gammill - and I think you will find that most people will tell you that they love what they own. That is great, but it doesn't help you much in terms of comparisons. I believe that Gammill, Nolting, A-1, Ken-Quilt, and the dozens of other mid- and long-arm machines are all very excellent machines. I recommend choosing one that is 1) within your budget, 2) has the largest quilting space available (because it's difficult, for example, to make a 16" feathered wreath in two halves if your quilting space is only 13"), and 3) it helps if you have a dealer near you (or friends) who can help if you run into problems. Most of the brand names have outstanding help desks if you call them concerning issues. Some of them have outstanding on-line help (e.g., Gammill), but even if they don't, there are several Yahoo Groups for longarm quilters. In any case, once you decide on a machine, go for it, practice like crazy on it, and don't get discouraged! I LOVE having a machine, and I only use it for my own quilts (and a few friends who I often owe big favors to!).
Best wishes -
Sue GarmanJules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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I have had my A-1 machine since 2001. I love it! It has been a very reliable machine and does everything I need it to do. It is large enough that I can do any size quilt and light enough that i don't feel like I an pushing around a work horse. The ergo lift is really great. Spend the extra money and get that if you decide to purchase one. I bought mine without the stitch regulator and added later. I really like it but you can get along just fine without it. I find it allows me a little more thinking time when I do more intricate designs.
My advice to you is to try out all the different brands of machines and find one that meets your needs. I love my machine and wouldn't trade for anything else.Jules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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You are all so lucky over there!!
I've just made the jump and bought a Grace Pro frame and I hear the call of a bigger throat machine, even a mid arm. We have the Husquvana Mega (9" x 7") or Pffaf Grand Quilter (9" x 7") and that's about it before going to the big boys. The size I would really love is the 13" Bailey Home Quilter but nothing as available here and import is not allowed. Our standards are so tight they have to be virtually rebuilt to pass for resale, even down to the lead content in the solder on the electronic parts apparently!!! :shock:
(If anyone have any ideas about a small mid arm that's in the UK please give me a wink!)Jules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).
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I bought a Pfaff Grand quilter when I had a frame, BUT, even though it is bigger than standard machines (throat wise!). you were still limited to a 4in depth of quilting, so it limits you design wise. I sold mine and the frame as space was tight and I did not think it was worth the effort. I now would only look at a machine that could quilt at least 6-8in. Don't forget, you have to have the quilt rolled up INSIDE the throat as you quilt and that takes up loads of room, the farther down the quilt, the less space available to quilt. Hope that makes sense!!!
LynnFrom the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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A-1 is a very good machine, just ask Renae H. or Jamie W. I would certainly make that jump, given the opportunity. Many of us start out with a small frame/domestic machine and realize almost immediately that this is too limiting. Since I did not have a lot in the way of funds, I went with the largest, most economical machine I could find in 2005 (Hinterberg Voyager/stretch frame). Choices were limited then but now there are more than a dozen options aside from the obvious (APQS or Gammil). Nolting is a great company w/a great reputation for customer service and they are now making a machine/frame combo for Hinterberg (released at Paducah/09). HQ16 has upgraded their 16" machine and now have a 24" machine 'Vision'). Most of these new systems come with a built in SR & are upgradable to computer systems. Baby lock now has a longarm; Tin Lizzie has recently made some upgrades and closed out the original systems for $4,995. (a few still available thru dealers). There is a new kid on the block, the home quilting block anyway, ABM Int'l. has been making commercial quilting machines for the textile industry for around 75 yrs and have just jumped into the home market w/2 models.
It really boils down to 2 things (assuming you have the space) and they are: what you can afford and what is most comfortable to you. With all the choices now its like do you want a VW or a Mercedes? Ask yourself some serious questions...are you going to quilt for the public or only for yourself and your BFF? Do you really want a computer to operate the machine or are you an artist who will be happiest doing freehand work? I have lusted after the SLR upgrade ($900.) & now that I have it it really is little help since I love to do SID and have to stop & start about every 5-6". By the time it gets in sync I am stopping! It is great for all over freehand work but I'm better off without it doing SID.
One other bit of advice...be prepared to get intimate with your machine - TAKE THE MAINTENANCE COURSE. Even if you buy the top of the line $40,000. system - there is a learning curve & technicians are not usually local. The more you know about your machine the easier it will be. Shop around and weigh your options/price, quality, service.
Once you have a machine look for an online user group - yahoo has about a zillion. home quilting systems is one and almost every brand has their own group. These are great when it's Friday night and something goes wrong - you can ask advice and get answers from users who have been there.
Now, look for a show where all the systems are strutting their stuff and try em out!From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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Yea, that will work fine. The 60 wt has a cotton wrap around the polyester core so it is slightly thicker than the 80 wt....
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I ordered the 60 wt thread however the 80 wt is not available. Would it be ok to use the 60 wt in the bobbin. I am on the...
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Here is information on how to post photos on the Forum. If you have trouble it is usually because the images are too large....
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Please use this TOPIC to share your progress with Laurel Ridge.
There is a STICKY TOPIC that explains how to... -
Please use this TOPIC to ask questions about Month 1. Month 1 will be released December 29 when the show featuring Lynn...
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Very good info. i just watched a video for this and will buy a Wing Clipper 2 tomorrow to test. Looks like it works in a...
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Flying geese ruler - Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper II ruler has 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” size neede for BOM.
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Yes, the top side you will be able to trim with that ruler. The other 3 sides you will use a square. I will demo on the...
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Good morning from Montana Barbara, I have the flying geese 1 1/2 x 3. Do you think I would be able to trim from that to...
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A great way to start this upcoming new year and new quilt project is to start a small group to meet regularly, in person...
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It is an EQ project file so only those with Electric Quilt software could open it. I don’t have the file, just the image....
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Hi -- is there any way to upload the entire quilt diagram to EQ8 for coloring? This would sure be helpful!
Thanks... -
My additions are all at least 10 years old. I used the floral border fabric as a guide to select a few darker fabrics that...
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