Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am looking at the George. Does he face forward, with the needle towards you, or to the side? I have been watching videos of sit down machines and I have seen them both ways. Which way makes quilting easier? Do you have a choice which way to set him up? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 George sits just like a domestic machine, to the side. Better visibility when sitting down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 And now that George's table is smaller (lighter & easier to ship), it is sometimes best to put the table against the wall or in a corner so that a large quilt sandwich doesn't fall off the back edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Or use the ironing board at the long edge of George's table just an inch or so higher than the table, that will stop the large quilts from going over the edge but still give you a bit more room for it to spread away from where you are working. Working with George facing the side is good to be able to adjust your chair for better visibilty and not have to stretch your arms and shoulders to reach the far edge of blocks or designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I like the fact that your quilt doesn't bunch up into the throat on George--it passes through the throat like traditional sewing machines. Maneuvering a larger piece is much easier than having to constantly readjust the quilt because it's piling up ahead of you inside the throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Wow, thanks for all the wonderful explanations. George is the only sit down model I have seen online that faces sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 That is because George is "superior" to those other machines!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I recommend George to those who are limited with space or who already quilt on a domestic machine. They don't have to learn something new. They just have a much easier time quilting because there is so much throat space! They're just off and running! It's set up like a DSM so you sit at the side just like you normally sit. Others have the machine turned like a longarm on a frame. I personally like the way George sits better, but I guess it's all in what you get used to. I feel like there's better visibility and I can see where my fabric is going. It's also a larger throat space than most other models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB2 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I got mine as I had been doing free motion on a domestic machine and got tired of bunching large quilts through it. Tried the other sit downs as well and was sold on George when I tried him. Major difference is learning to adjust bobbin tension but it is no big deal once you get the hang of it. Plus definitely like the support you get with APQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviesla Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I love my George. I also put the ironing board to my left when I am working with a large quilt. It help keep the fabric from sliding off the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duluthgirl Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just got a used George and am loving getting used to it. It says in the manual that stitching can go any directions but left to right is best. So for those who have used your George for awhile do you notice it stitches better going in a particular direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I haven't noticed a better direction stitch with my George, but probably figure "user" error if I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duluthgirl Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I haven't noticed a better direction stitch with my George, but probably figure "user" error if I did! I agree.....after using George a bit more and also with some helpful advise from another APQS user, it was 1) thread quality and 2) how I was moving my fabric that was causing the stitch quality to vary. I notice now that when I am moving my fabric towards me I tend to pull a bit faster then when I am pushing the fabric away from me (if that made sense) and as a result my stitches aren't quite as good when bringing the fabric back toward me. Once I figured that out my practice pieces are getting better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I believe it is due to needle flex when quilting. It is the same with long arms, but I don't have a problem with any direction. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherridawn Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this. I sat down at the George at Paducah and fell in love. I would dearly love to have one but the price is a little steep for something I'm not sure I would use enough to justify it. So I have been looking at used Georges. My question is this: Is the throat depth the same on the older models as it is on the new model. The new model is 20" and some of the pics of older machines don't look that wide. Could just be an illusion because of the color change. Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjfrazior Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The throat is also 20" on the original George. The original expandable table gives you so much room over the newer table. No need to put him against a wall or in a corner to keep your quilt from falling off the edge.....just flip up the leaf at the back of George's table and you've added 17" behind the needle. It's a wonderful package! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Sherridawn, are you entering the APQS Giveaway for a new George?? You can enter every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherridawn Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks Jill! I am just now seeing this reply. I thought it was the same size but the white on the new machine makes it look different. The new one I played with at Paducah did not have a stitch regulator and on a practice sandwich it didn't need one. What are any thoughts on that? Yes! I am entering,well,almost everyday (I have to remember!) for the new George! But I have to admit the table with older George is more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb34285 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 The George does not come with a stitch regulator . It has a speed control to help you regulate how fast the motor runs (or how fast it sews). With a little time and practice your stitches look pretty good Best of luck to you ! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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