mid-arm quilt machine

Do any of you have one of the mid-arm quilt machines? The HQ 16, Voyager 17 or the stretch Singer? Please tell me what you like and don't like about the machine and frame set up.

I've been appointed to do research for my guild. We have a Pfaff Grand Quilter and are considering upgrading to a longer throat machine.

Ms P

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I don't have any of the ones you mentioned, but am anticipating the purchase of a Tin Lizzie 18 in the next few months. DH is even behind the purchase, partly because it means a big chunk of house has to get sorted and "contents re-positioned". LOL It is a machine that is made in the US, designed by the father of a quilter and I have test driven it at a few shows. You have to supply the EMT pipe for rails but everything else is included. The machine moves very smoothly on its tracks and is very easy to use. The only thing I worry about, and just a bit, is that the height of the throat isn't as big as some machines. But with an 18" throat even a large quilt can have quite a bit of room at the end.

Cost is about $6000 or so, depends on dealer and specials. Go to the website to check them out:

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Good luck with your research. Pati, > Do any of you have one of the mid-arm quilt machines? The HQ 16,

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Pati Cook

Thanks for the link!! I'll add it to my research list. We're not in any big hurry so I have plenty of time to research and compare all the machines in that size range I can find.

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Pat in Virginia

The only thing like that in this area is about 2 hours away and she rents out regular long arm. There is a dealer for the HQ 16 about 4 hours away at least.

Ms P

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