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Hi, Gaylene, Unfortunately, I had to push retirement back. However, I did buy a used longarm and am trying to get good enough to do business. I don’t have computerization, so worry about competing with the perfect computerized quilters. I also work in IT! Glad to hear you have the machine of your dreams. How is the business going?
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I run mine at 180.
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I use Magna Glide bobbins exclusively. The Towa gauge used to jump around on my bobbins, also. It no longer does that, but I had to replace my hook. After the replacement, all is well. Not saying you need a hook replacement! That is just what caused my issue with the gauge. My machine is a 2011 and was purchased used. I suspect the previous owner did not oil.
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That is utterly breathtaking!
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Another thought is to do some research on what the longarmers in your area charge. Certain localities tend to have higher rates.
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ffqlr, there are several custom quilters that I know of. They also do E2E. I was pondering specializing in modern and vintage quilts. There is also the Internet, but I have to decide if I want to deal with shipping.
Kueser, this would be vice money (love that description!). I will have some money coming in and I don't want to be super, super busy. I want time to hang out with my friends. However, I would love to make enough to be able to pay off the machine and then use whatever funds come in for quilt retreats, etc. and anything extra that may pop up.
Initially, I was going to buy a brand new longarm, but the comments about business being down have me pondering that...
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Finally, finally, I am in a position to get a longarm in January. HOWEVER, at a recent quilt retreat, I was told by one of our longarmers that our area is saturated and that her business is down a good bit. She is an established quilter, in the business for 10 years. I cannot justify the expense of a brand new longarm plus Intelliquilter if I am not going to make any money with it. I am five to seven years from retirement and the initial thought was that I would spend these years learning my craft and starting out the business. So, those of you who do this as a business, have you had a decline in customers due to more folks buying their own quilting systems?
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I miss the way it used to be as well.
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DB, Is there going to be an APQS roadshow near you anytime soon? If you attend one, they give you a deal on the machine and at the one I attended, they threw in Fabric Advance and maybe Quilt Glide (can't remember everything -- it was a year ago). You can also purchase demo machines or slightly used.
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I would love to see a basting stitch and a tie off stitch added, too.
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That is absolutely STUNNING!!!
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What year is your machine?
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Please post a pic when it is quilted!
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I would love to see this forum become more active. I am still a lady in waiting, in regards to my machine, but I could start posting pics of panto quilts I do on the rental machine. I love seeing what everyone does on their quilts.
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I much prefer forums, like this one.
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There is a business out there named "Feverish Quilter." I know the intent is to imply fast turn around, but I always picture a sick longarmer, sweating all over my quilt!
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Laura,
What a great idea!
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Everyone has different strengths. When I was in school and pulling my hair out over math, the Calculus whiz remarked, "I wish I could get a higher grade than a C for English papers." I aced those! And some folks have trouble learning a skill from a book or written directions. They need to have someone physically show them.
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What a darling quilt! And your quilting is exquisite!
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Beernina 790 Maxi hoop with 7 series embroidery module
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There is a Bernina group on Facebook. Why don’t you try to get an answer there?