quiltlover03 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have been saving my dollars $50.00 from each Quilt quilted went into a savings account) and I am now ready to go for the Bliss upgrade on my Freedom SR. I have read all there has been said by everyone who posted here and you all seem to love it and love the ease with which the machine moves. I am not getting any younger, and I am all for smoother action although I am not complaining, my machine is pretty well set up and runs real nice on the M&M wheels. I really wish there was someone close to me where I could try it out or see it in action to see if there really is that much of a difference. By the time I buy the Bliss upgrade, have it shipped to me, pay brokerage , import fees and taxes, i am looking at pretty much $4.000.00m....that's a lot of money. I guess what i am asking is for someone to give me THE reason why I have to buy this.....anyone out there brave enough??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDY-MN Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Bought mine last Oct. in Iowa, My DH & I spent the day at the AQS Quilt Show - Des Moines, IA. We went to "Test Drive" whatever machines were at the show. Our plan was at that time, in six months we would be purchasing a used machine. However the end of the day was very close, and we stopped back at our three top machines. When we stopped at APQS, we "test drove" again. I asked why should I buy a machine from you? Well, after listening to Dawn, Heidi, Marilyn, & Mark. We were sold! Again thinking six months down the road.... However my hubby said to write it up! Blow me away! That six hour drive home was like "pinch me" am I dreaming? Now to the bliss! That was a big buying point for us. My neck & back gives me some issues, well so far no problem! We could only compair at the show with the others, & we Loved the bliss, along with the rest of APQS! This is totally new for me, as I was to scared to play with my sisters Millie & wouldn't touch it. Now, not only do I dream it I live it. I work & hopefully down the road will have more time to have more fun. So like I rambled on, sorry. But I believe if it wasn't for the Bliss, we wouldn't have bought it that day...It just moves so nice, no ache' back & neck from this lady. Hopefully soon those feathers will look like I've done this forever. Thanks much to all of those at APQS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Originally posted by quiltlover03 .......I guess what i am asking is for someone to give me THE reason why I have to buy this.....anyone out there brave enough??? Cuz you only live once and...... cuz you deserve it. Good enuf reasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I knew I could count on you Shana...Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 LOL! I think you just needed me to twist your pinky finger a wee tiny bit and you'd cave. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 We all need to reward ourselves from time to time Monika! I bought myself a present today too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I love Bliss. I was having some shoulder pain after a long stretch of quilting--especially precision work and micro stitching. With Bliss it is no longer an issue. Plus what Shana said!! Another thing to think about--far down the road when you retire, the resale value will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Bliss is wonderful, Monika. A real enhancement to the smooth glide of the APQS machines; PLUS you can SID without a ruler! Is that enough reason?? You deserve it, you work hard, you have earned it!! Go for it; you won't regret it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 It is sooooooooooooo smooooooooooooooooth. You will really love it and wonder why did you wait. I love my Bliss. It really helps with the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 All of the reasons mentioned above but the main one...WE ARE SO WORTH IT!! Getting my second machine Blissed next week as the renters are arguing over who get the blissed machine. Even the beginners can tell the difference in about 30 seconds of moving the machines. If you could test drive one you would have no hesitation in taking the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Monika, I test drove a Blissed system and the Glide at a road show. Even though I didn't think I needed or wanted the Glide, I changed my mind after using it. I could do little tiny feathers with no drag. I, like you, had to wait before having the $$ to buy. I ordered the Bliss system recently and it JUST ARRIVED TODAY!!!! I've been without my machine for a couple weeks now, since I sent the machine in for a tuneup and the Glide addition at the same time I ordered the Bliss. Tomorrow, I will be installing the new rails and putting my newly conditioned machine back on -- with the help of my quilting friend. Why did I do it? Because I WANTED IT!!! And I deserved it. And I NEEDED it. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks Georgene...I tried to order it today but Heidi didn't call me back and my Rep didn't call either with her broker information, so I guess I will sell my APQS and buy a Gammil instead....they want my money real bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Monika, Bliss is worth it, I am sure you will be getting a return call. Hang in there, Heidi will call you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Judy, Where are you located in Central MN? I live in that area also, and have a Lenni, but am upgrading to a Freedom SR with Bliss. I am actually waiting for it to be delivered right now!! Glad to hear you are happy with your Bliss, I'm sure I will be too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi Kathy....Thursday has come and gone and no call.....they don't want me to have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Monika, if you would like to leave a deposit I can help you right away. Just let me know and I can even call you tonight if you want. We will take care of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I only tried it for a moment at MQX. Only a moment because I know I can't afford it now and I didn't want to wish I had it too much. Anyway, that moment was nice. The machine moved very easy and seemed lighter. I didn't give it a full workout, but I think I would have liked it a lot. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks Dawn, I would have committed on Wednesday, even earlier today, but now I am gonna hold off a bit longer. DH might get a lay off shortly....will have to see how things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I had an Ult 1 with edgeriders, and I thought the control was fine. I went to a road show and tried out the new millie with the bliss, glide and M&Ms. I had NO INTENTION of buying a new machine, I just wanted to see what they were like. I was not sure (and am still not) that I wanted to quilt as a business, and figured the Ult 1 was a fine machine for me as a hobbiest. I played around with the millie for a half-hour or so. I can't tell you what happened, but something must have snapped. I came home with a signed sales order in my hand. I can't tell you how much I like my new machine. It is so pleasant to use that I really am seriously beginning to consider quilting for others. Now that I have the machine at home and am using it, I find that I also LOVE the power advance and the stitch regulator, but it was the bliss/glide system that caused me to do the paperwork. Fortunately, APQS gave me a great tradein on my Ult 1, and I had a little money saved for "something special", so I was able to afford it. If I hadn't had the savings, I probably would not have purchased the machine for personal use. But I'm pretty sure if I already had a quilting business, especially if I were doing lots of custom, I would have bought it as a business investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maripen Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Monika, I love the way you think/bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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