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Free Motion Quilters....
I didn't run away! Posted this before settling down to handquilt for
the evening. :-) Michelle in Nevada Taria wrote: The cabinet the 6600 is in was a $10 buy from the thrift store. Oak! I thought for that price I could test it out to see how well it worked for me. I ended up refinishing it and adapting it for 2 machines. It is great for quilting. The Bernina is in an Ebay find. I got the Parson cabinet with a mechanical lift and a loaded 830 (old style) for under $300. It is amazing how many different set ups there are and how they work for different people. If I ever get the time and energy I'd like to make a table to set a machine and serger in/on for space efficiency. Michelle got us all excited about machines and tables and then ran away. Hope she is off buying something! Taria "Tia Mary" wrote in message ... Taria wrote: ...snip... I think the make or break thing for machine quilting is having the machine flush inset into a table. A table that sits above and too high is going to be tough sewing for any machine imo. The portable extension table to add to your set up just isn't easy enough. ...snip.... Taria I have never owned a flush set machine but have used a friend's. I had totally forgotten about the difference it makes and I must agree! HMMMM, when DH can *finally* retire and we make the move back to Lizard Land & into a new home, I might just push for a machine that comes with its own cabinet and is flush set. it really DOES make a huge difference IMNSHO! I have the add on extension table and it helps but really isn't the same as having a flush set machine. CiaoMeow ^;;^ PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary |
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Free Motion Quilters....Thanks!
Want to thank everybody for your well-thought out responses. I've
copied and pasted all of your responses into a file. They will be used in my SM research. :-) Much appreciated! Michelle in Nevada |
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I am absolutely passionate about my Janome 6600. It has the larger harp
space, every conceivable option a quilter could want (needle up/down, knee lift, built-in even feed system (like a walking foot), and oodles of other things we quilters want and need). And the special free motion bobbin holder virtually eliminates any eyelashes- *if* you have your tension adjusted properly. I can use any type or weight of thread and as long as I have the correct size and type of needle it handles them all without complaint- and I work my machine HARD. It's very much user friendly and isn't terribly expensive- in the $1000 to $1500 rabge.... depending. Did I mention I LOVE my machine? LOL Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. "Michelle C." wrote in message ... Want to thank everybody for your well-thought out responses. I've copied and pasted all of your responses into a file. They will be used in my SM research. :-) Much appreciated! Michelle in Nevada |
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I'm glad you've tried your bobbin holder and can report on it! I
haven't taken mine out of its box even - I'm desperate to be sewing again. .. In message , Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. writes I am absolutely passionate about my Janome 6600. It has the larger harp space, every conceivable option a quilter could want (needle up/down, knee lift, built-in even feed system (like a walking foot), and oodles of other things we quilters want and need). And the special free motion bobbin holder virtually eliminates any eyelashes- *if* you have your tension adjusted properly. I can use any type or weight of thread and as long as I have the correct size and type of needle it handles them all without complaint- and I work my machine HARD. It's very much user friendly and isn't terribly expensive- in the $1000 to $1500 rabge.... depending. Did I mention I LOVE my machine? LOL Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Wow Leslie! You ought to be a Janome 6600 salesperson! Full
endorsement added to my research list. :-) Michelle in Nevada Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. wrote: I am absolutely passionate about my Janome 6600. It has the larger harp space, every conceivable option a quilter could want (needle up/down, knee lift, built-in even feed system (like a walking foot), and oodles of other things we quilters want and need). And the special free motion bobbin holder virtually eliminates any eyelashes- *if* you have your tension adjusted properly. I can use any type or weight of thread and as long as I have the correct size and type of needle it handles them all without complaint- and I work my machine HARD. It's very much user friendly and isn't terribly expensive- in the $1000 to $1500 rabge.... depending. Did I mention I LOVE my machine? LOL Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. "Michelle C." wrote in message ... Want to thank everybody for your well-thought out responses. I've copied and pasted all of your responses into a file. They will be used in my SM research. :-) Much appreciated! Michelle in Nevada |
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On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:58:29 -0600, Michelle C. wrote
(in article ): What sewing machine do you use to do your free motion quilting? Thanks! Michelle in Nevada My Viking Lily! Maureen |
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I recently acquired the Viking Mega-Quilter. My understanding is that it is
made by Janome - perhaps it's similar to the Janome 6600? It has the larger harp & I'm thrilled with it. I consider myself a novice FMQ, but, with this new machine, I'm encouraged for what I may be able to do. I'm working on some kids quilts at the moment & doing simple stuff, but my stitching is even & I have not had any tension problems with the machine. If anyone is familiar with Jill Schumacher - she teaches FMQ in the San Francisco Bay Area & Nevada. (She's my new favorite teacher.) She was so impressed with my machine, that she bought one after trying it out in a class that I brought it to. It has needle up/down, knee lift, a separate motor for the bobbin winder, speed control. I'm very happy with it. I do have a Horn Sewing cabinet, so my machine sits flush with my cabinet. (I had TAP Plastics make the insert for me.) Happy hunting Michele. I think I tried all the "mid-arm" machines before I settled on the Mega-Quilter. Most of my friends have the Brother 1500, but none of the Sewing Machine Dealers around me sell it anymore. I finally found out that Brother has lifted the "exclusivity" factor & anyone can sell it now - for any price they like. Does that change how the machine is made - I don't think so. A good friend has the Juki & loves it - I tried it out, but it was too noisy for me. She brought it to retreat & those of us that were sitting around her, could not talk while she was quilting Good luck with your search. I would encourage you to try out as many as you can. I originally rejected the Janome - why, I don't remember, but, it turns out that my Viking Mega-Quilter is essentially the Janome. I tried most of the machines up to 3 times. It would be great if you could try them all side by side, but that's unlikely since most of the dealers only carry a few brands. Pauline "Michelle C." wrote in message ... What sewing machine do you use to do your free motion quilting? Thanks! Michelle in Nevada |
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"Michelle C." wrote:
What sewing machine do you use to do your free motion quilting? Thanks! Michelle in Nevada My very faithful Pfaff 2044. |
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What is a free motion bobbin holder?
Do I 'need' one?! Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallyattheseaside/ Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. wrote: I am absolutely passionate about my Janome 6600. It has the larger harp space, every conceivable option a quilter could want (needle up/down, knee lift, built-in even feed system (like a walking foot), and oodles of other things we quilters want and need). And the special free motion bobbin holder virtually eliminates any eyelashes- *if* you have your tension adjusted properly. I can use any type or weight of thread and as long as I have the correct size and type of needle it handles them all without complaint- and I work my machine HARD. It's very much user friendly and isn't terribly expensive- in the $1000 to $1500 rabge.... depending. Did I mention I LOVE my machine? LOL Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. "Michelle C." wrote in message ... Want to thank everybody for your well-thought out responses. I've copied and pasted all of your responses into a file. They will be used in my SM research. :-) Much appreciated! Michelle in Nevada |
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Babylock Quest....love it!
-- Alice in PA http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu "Michelle C." wrote in message ... What sewing machine do you use to do your free motion quilting? Thanks! Michelle in Nevada |
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