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Since I have TOO MANY QUILTS to make and not enough years to hand
quilt them all, I'm researching the possibility of purchasing a sewing
machine (NOT LONGARM) that can accomodate more bulk than the average
machine between the needle and the body of the machine. I don't have
the space or money for a regular longarm machine but I believe there
are table top 10 sewing machines for Christmas presents that are bigger
than average in the arm space.
Any of you have or know of this kind of machine? |
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-I bought a Janome 1600db with about 9-1/2 inches of harp space and
stitching speed of about 1600 spm and have been very happy with it. If
you check online you can get the base machine for about 600 dollars
and free shipping from a number of venders. Pocono sew and vac, was
where I bought mine and I love the added space it gives for bed size
quilting, Janome stitch quality is famous, also. This is a straight
stitch machine.
Another machine, that is similar is the Juki, and it is about the same
amount of money. Your choice, but I have had experience with Janome
and I like their products. Service is more likely to be available
locally if you need it on the Janome also. I would suggest getting the
optional table extension for whatever you buy as it gives more support
for the fabric that you are feeding through the machine and this is
helpful on large sized quilts. I built myself a large table and cut
out the top to allow the machine to nest into the top of the table and
it provides a much larger platform for support of the quilt. Here is a
link of a picture of the machine in place. -I'm glad I'm not going to purchase this immediately - it looks like
the machine makers are beginning to respond to the need for a larger
harp space. It so far looks like the Husqvarna Viking Sapphires have
10 inches long harp, larger than anything else for the home table top
user. I definitely want to see what Pfaff is unveiling on Sept 5,
though, cause the preview looks like it has an even longer arm and
harp space. Now, to figure out how to communicate to my dh about this
very special Christmas gift I'm hoping for..... |
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