ssuzz

Look long and hard at the frame ..It makes all the difference. after I bought a used machine I had to upgrade the frame .
Machine worked fine but the frame was pretty basic. I needed one that adjusted up and down and at angles .

cpower

I love my Babylock Crown Jewel Longarm! The frame is steel, Majestic frame. I have added Creative Touch for computerized! Love it! I have had it for about three years and have had no problems with it! Do attend a quilt show that has a large representation of Longarm quilting machines and try all of them, more than once! What feels right to you is probably what you should get. A local dealer is a great find too! Check with others about their customer service. Big difference if they will service your machine in your home or if you have lug it in!

Bluehouse

I have a Juki machine with a Pennywinkle frame.... I really like it, but......if I had my choice I would get a Baby Lock Crown Jewel.
I am thinking I will try and sell my set-up n then save up for the Crown Jewel.

Vera39760

I got a machine from sewing machine plus and am very happy with it. I haven't had any problems. When I ordered it, the sales person was a quilter and was very helpful with information and other parts I may want in the future. Delivery was fast, instructions were clear and I am having a ball.

IBQUILTIN

I too hae been looking for a long arm, so I attended a lot of shows and fairs where the vendors were and I really do believe that the Innova is the one for me, Compare all the features and ask for brochures, then do the comparisons from a list of features that you want to have. Hope this helps some

ann31039

Where is the Baileys website?? It says the domain has recently been listed. Has Baileys gone out of business?

ksdot417

I love my Handiquilter Avante. I was fortunate enough to have 2 friends that had Handiquilter Sweet Sixteens that let me try them on a couple of quilts before I bought my Avante. I was all set to buy the Sweet Sixteen but the dealer said the Avante's were just coming out (at the same price) so I got that one instead. I've never regretted it. I've done a kingsized quilt with no problems. It does everything I need it to do and I have a wonderful dealer.

Onebyone

I thought about getting a longarm and did all the research. I went to Paducah quilt show and spend all day testing out every brand of longarm, mid arm, and sit down systems and talking to the reps. I soon learned that the best of the best brands were the best. Gammill, APQS, Nolting. The rest didn't come close to the quality. Many were cheaper but I knew I would be settling and always wishing for the better one. I have't bought one because I know I will not get my money's worth as I found I didn't like machine quilting as much as I thought.

pocoellie

ann31039-Bailey's is still in business, here's a link: http://www.baileyssewingcenter.com/test.html

Pennyquiltsbyrochelle

I just purchased my longarm after monthes of research and trying several brands out and meeting several dealers. I bought a demo model 2013 Gammill Vision. I chose mine for a few different reasons. 1. I had heard and continue to hear great things about Gammill 2. Out of all the dealers I met with, my dealers happen to be awesome and thats what I was looking for. 3. By purchasing a demo model I still got 3.5 years warranty on my Gammill but didn't pay a 'brand new' price. 4. They say when you try out the didfferent machines, you'll know it when you find yours, and I knew it. Mine kind of said "BUY ME!" Lol. Good luck and enjoy the process.