jimerickson Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 CiCi: I've put your question as a new topic, because most members would probably miss it under the Saddle Chair topic. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Now, for my reply. I have a Quiltazoid that I use with my I/S Turbo equipped Ult 2. I am amazed at the quality of manufacture of the Quiltazoid. I've had mine since late spring, am still learning how to use it. Initially I bought the Econozoid (unit with out the spirograph) for cost reasons. Later I viewed Adam and Linda's video on the spirograph and decided it offered a lot of pattern options, and purchased it. WOW! That machine will do amazing things. I would recommend that you buy the unit with the spiro attachment. I know Heidi is an accomplished user because Linda and Adam have samples of her work on their web site. They are really nice people to do business with. Very helpful. I do not know much about the Circle Lord. I understand that it is more expensive than the Quiltazoid, but I don't know what the machine will do, or how it compares with the quiltazoid. I'm sure Circle Lord users will chime in on it's virtues. Regards. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have the Circle Lord up-front and the Giant K"Ching templates and absolutely love them. They are easy to use and the service that Michael and Kay provide is outstanding. The Swirls was promo'd as a "money-maker" and I believe it. I have done a lot of quilts using the Swirls. Fast and easy. Gets those quilts off the machine in record time. And they look fabulous! The Quilts of Valor and those straight and narrow 1600" Jelly Roll quilts come out looking great and it doesn't take up a lot of machine time. One of the best parts is that the payment terms are so good ... just ask Michael. I use a lot of rulers, stencils, pantos, etc., in quilting - the Circle Lord is by far one of the best investments I have made. Visit CL and see what they have to offer ... http://circlelordindex.blogspot.com/ Visit my blog and you'll see some of those beautiful Swirls quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Dancing Bear/Sylvia I sent you a U2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 First Thanks to ALL veterans and their families that also sacrifice greatly for us.. it's terrific that we still have our freedom and the right to think or pray about anything, and many things too numerous to mention. THANK YOU ALL I also own the Quiltazoid, love it.. There are so many patterns for it, and we can run the QZ boards, the Topper boards and the RnS boards. Plus all 3 are willing to make up patterns we request.. Use it a couple times and it becomes automatic on how to select and use the patterns. If we call any of the 3 businesses, we get thorough information on what we need to know, or comment on. Great Service at all 3, and so very nice to talk with. Also boards are a lot less costly than the CL pattern boards.. I should post picts of the patterns I've used, and the great results.. Will begin doing that as I use them. I'm so greatful for all they have and will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 anne, got it and replied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Your going to find that each one of thinks the one we have is the best, I have had both and prefer the QZ . But that is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 there have been many threads regarding this topic. i tried to search for a good one, but am not having any luck. i'm a QZ girl, too. but it's a personal preference. no one can say which one is right for you but you. you should try and get your hands on both of them before you decide. try posting your location and see if anyone nearby has them for you to take a look/see at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I love my QZ. If you already have a QZ then you could buy some of the CL templates and get them attached to your QZ. You'd just have to drill the holes in the templates to attach them or clamp them on. Other than that I think the systems operate somewhat in the same manner, meaning that you trace the template with a stylus and stitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 LOve my QZ. Bought it @ MQS so am still learning different ways to use it. Don't have as much time as I would like to play on it. Linda and Adam are such nice people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have the Circle Lord CiCi. I don't know very much about the Quiltazoid. I really enjoy the template boards and have collected quite a few in the past two years. I use the boards---a lot. I just finished a Quilt of Valor with my newest template board, the "Milky Way". I love the ease of setting up the boards, and precision of the designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Locve my Circle Lord products. they make me look as if I know what I am doing. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I love my Circle Lord and all of the templates that I have. There has been a lot of discussions about the different products and we can't say whether one is easier to use or less expensive or better because it is like making a comparison of apples and oranges. Everyone must decide on the features that will work best for him/her. Following are links to previously made comments: http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=26788&page=1#pid338204 http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=21161&page=1#pid257293 http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=19658&page=1#pid233978 http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=25394&page=1#pid318367 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 CiCi bought my Lenni and I don't even think she knows what a lucky girl she is. That particular Lenni is a sweetheart! I must run down and visit both CiCi and Lenni soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi CiCi!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi CiCi. I have the Circle Lord and love it. I am sure the others are good, but do not have one so I can not really say. A big name national instructor told me it was the best, and I trusted her. She was absolutely right!! The only issue I ever had was with my machine table not being right. Michael walked me through it with ease. See if you can find the CL contest posted here from last year. It will show you what designs you can make using the templates and long boards. They are very pretty, very useful and easy to do! The boards last forever and Michael is just an email or phone call away - not that you need him. They are really quite simple to use. Yes, I am a huge fan of the CL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have both and like them both...however, I use the CL much more than the QZ. I think it is just personal preference. Both are great products. Both have great customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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