KarenH Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi, For those of you who decided to go computerized, were you nervous about the purchase??? And were you happy once you had it??? I am about to order my system and I am a bit nervous! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I am on my 3rd system and from day one I have never looked back. My first computer was a CompuQuilter which was an absolute dream (I was the first APQS retail customer to get this system installed on my Millie in 2005) - it was so easy to use and understand. Unfortunately, due to many illnesses, the company went out of business and there was no longer any support and the system ran on an XP computer which was beginning to give me problems in 2014 or 2014. I decided to sell it and get another system which turned out to be not the best fit for me. I did not like at all. It did not "think like I did" and I could not get it to do what I needed it to do although I have seen some amazing quilts done using this system. It just wasn't the one for me. I now have an IntelliQuilter and I really like it. It can do so much but I have only just learned a tiny fraction of what it can do. The support system for this computer is great and there are several chat groups you can join. I say, don't be nervous. Just go for the system that you think fits you the best. Be sure to try it out and really learn what it can and cannot do and how easy it is to use. My mistake of taking someone else word for how easy it was to use was quite costly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmeimann Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I was nervous about spending the money but needed to bring my daughter into my business and we didn't have the time for her to develop her freehand quilting skills. Have loved having quilt path--it thinks like we do. The 2 day class was a wonderful thing, my daughter designs some of our patterns and we both enjoy using it. Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgardog Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Never looked back. Best decision we ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkazee Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 After a lot of research, and a six month delay because I chickened out, I purchased my Millie and had the Intelliquilter system installed. My only regret was the six months I lost out on using this wonderful machine with IQ by being anxious about spending the money! I love my IQ and wouldn't trade it for any other system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Which system are you ordering? (Prior to my marriage, I was a "Karen H.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieAllen Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Where can I purchase additional QP designs to download into my library? I'm guessing it has to be windows OP? Thanks, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I was initially worried about getting a computer due to the learning curve and money. I was invited to try out the IQ on a quilter's machine. Showed me its capabilities, and had me lay out a quilt on the screen. I was sold the minute she showed me I could "do it". I have never looked back or questioned the purchase. Quilt Path wasn't available when I bought my IQ in 2010. Debbie, there's lots of sites that offer QP designs. Most digitizers will format the designs in various formats, you just pick yours. Digitech and Intelligent Quilting both do their designs in all formats. Others do also, those are the two that I use most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thank you all for the input! I guess I will take the leap and call my APQS rep, since I am going with Quilt Path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yeaaaaaa, you will not regret adding QP to your machine. There's lots of help here on the forum (videos, etc) and other quilters with a wealth of QP knowledge. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWall Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 You will love it! I'm so glad I have mine and love to do quilts that have a combination of free hand and QP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryQuiltsTx Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 I hope you share with us your computerized journey. I have wondered if I want to add this or not. I wonder about the learning curve, how steep a curve is it? Would I regret it? I am sure a lot of others have wondered also. Would love to learn from your discoveries. Have fun and i hope you never have regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 No regrets here, I love my IQ. Very pleased, best investment especially when you become "older", your body will thank you too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Spoke with my rep Gretchen, just waiting for APQS to call to finalize the details! I will let you know how things go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborajean Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 3:45 PM, Sue E. said: I am on my 3rd system and from day one I have never looked back. My first computer was a CompuQuilter which was an absolute dream (I was the first APQS retail customer to get this system installed on my Millie in 2005) - it was so easy to use and understand. Unfortunately, due to many illnesses, the company went out of business and there was no longer any support and the system ran on an XP computer which was beginning to give me problems in 2014 or 2014. I decided to sell it and get another system which turned out to be not the best fit for me. I did not like at all. It did not "think like I did" and I could not get it to do what I needed it to do although I have seen some amazing quilts done using this system. It just wasn't the one for me. I now have an IntelliQuilter and I really like it. It can do so much but I have only just learned a tiny fraction of what it can do. The support system for this computer is great and there are several chat groups you can join. I say, don't be nervous. Just go for the system that you think fits you the best. Be sure to try it out and really learn what it can and cannot do and how easy it is to use. My mistake of taking someone else word for how easy it was to use was quite costly to me. I am also Considering computerized but wish to try hands on QP and IQ. I was not impressed with who I was referred to with IQ, and overwhelmed with the emails from the entire IQ users world for so called support. Also was told I was expected to pay for entire travel trip to set up but initial training free, which didn't make sense. Will try hands on before I make a choice to go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Deborajean, where do you live? There's a ton of quilters here who have the QP and/or IQ. Most of us are willing to let you take a test run on our machines. I bought my IQ back in 2010 and yes I had to pay for the dealer's trip to my house for installation, the initial training came with the IQ free but was given at the installation. Just like our APQS machines a lot of the customers are doing their own IQ install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 When I bought my APQS longarm machine in 2006 I did freehand and pantographs until around 2011 when I purchased my computerized system. I consider my computerized system to be "just another option" and "just another tool" in my toolbox for quilting choices. Even though I have a computer system, I still do freehand custom and freehand edge to edge. I still use rulers. And I also use my computer system for pantographs and custom designs. All of these options are tools for me to choose from. The computer system has been a great purchase for me. Mainly because it provides my customers more choices. It also saves time. Saving time means saving money for customers and saving time for me. It's been a great investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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