quiltcatt Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi everyone I looked at sit down quilt machines a few months and saw George at the Grand Rapids AQS show. Took the plunge and ordered and now I'm waiting. 2 weeks for George but 4-5 weeks for Tracy table. Thanks to everyone for information on this forum. The Info. helped Nancy Quiltcatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Congratulations and Welcome to the forum. You are going to love your George!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 So glad to hear you! Welcome to the site, and Congratulations for the coming fun.. You won't regret it.. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Good for you. You will really enjoy George when he comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltcatt Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm almost there. I have George, I have the Tracy table but still 5 more days to wait on the plexiglass insert. I am so ready!!! it's hard to wait. I'm taking some free motion quilting classes locally and have dome some things on my home machine. I have things ready to try on George. Nancy Quiltcatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I am considering a George. Was there a reason you bought a sit down model? I have neck pain and I think it will help me to sit down and have the table a little high, as if using my regular machine. Do you have any such issues? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I bought a George instead of a stand-up longarm because I was already a proficient quilter on my domestic machine & didn't want to re-learn how to machine quilt...moving the machine over the fabric is a very different skill than moving the fabric under the needle. As opposed to my domestic machines, the size of the throat on George means significantly less wrestling with the quilt sandwich. For me, that has translated into less pain in my back, shoulders & hands. You should know that some people who quilt on the stand-up longarm machines do so sitting down on a stool. Honestly, if you quilt for very long periods of time as I do, there is some unavoidable wear & tear on the body no matter what machine you use. Choose what is best for your budget, your space, and the kind of quilting you want to do. Then set up your machine as ergonomically as you can...height of machine & table, comfort of chair or stool, forgiving flooring, sufficient lighting...all of these can help make your quilting a more comfortable experience. If you are only quilting for yourself, George is a terrific option. If you plan to go into business quilting for others, the stand-up machines with frames are a better choice. If you have any additional questions about George specifically, please post them here. We are happy to provide the information for you. Nancy in Tucson (George rep) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB2 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 My husband put 4 by 4 wood strips on mine to raise the machine. I am tall and have had neck problems ( have a plate in my neck now). So with the sewing chair (which is also high) I am more comfortable now and able to get a better view of what I am doing with George. Hopefully you can try him out and see how it works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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