JanicePearce

The HQ16 has been sold.

FOR SALE: HQ 16 SR Quilting Machine with Circle Lord If interested, send e-mail to: mpearce7@cogeco.ca Asking US$5,600 for HQ 16 Machine - almost New. Shortly after purchasing, I unfortunately had back surgery, and can no longer enjoy its use. Additional Accessories well over $1500.00: Micro Handles, Laser Stylus, Ruler Base, Rulers, New HQ Marked Leaders, New Continuous Track, New Edgerider Wheels, Extra Pre-wound Bobbins,Regular and Featherweight Clamps, New Circle Lord with Ginkgo Template, Handi Light (clamp on), External Bobbin Winder. Portable Professional Frame: Accommodates all s

About a month ago, I decided to go ahead and invest in the Circle Lord with the encouragement of many of you ( I'm told that Mary Beth is always a "cheerleader"). Anyways, I just wanted to tell you that it is a super product that really does do all that Michael says it can do ( even for the technically challenged as me!!lol,lol). I look forward to trying many of the templates and making them a mainstay in my quilting . I don't have a business but do quilting only for myself but still consider the investment very worth while. Besides, my husband and I spent a couple of hours with them on a

Thankyou ladies for all the wonderful replies and encouragements!

You guys sound dangerous...your husbands are probably glad you don't live near by !:P Sandra...I live in Burlington:)

I am considering in investing in the Circle Lord but it's a good chunk of change and I don't want to buy anything else that sits in a drawer (I'm sure you guys can relate). I talked to the designer , Michael, yesterday and since I only live a 1/2 hour away from him, my husband and I are going there for a demo on Sat. He seems like a good guy that has built a great quality product but I would really like to get a handle on the applications for this. I am currently only doing quilting for myself so I need to see that I can considerably use this outside of a business. I am currectly not intere

The spools come in 1000 yds. and I found a supplier in Canada ; lots more info and there is a 1800 # to call; don't know if they are retail and $/spoll www.hakidd.com

Alcote-where do you get this Hemmingworth thread from and what's the cost/spool? Sounds like the Rainbows offered by Superior and I'm wondering if it's cheaper and available in Canada?

This quilt is so so beautiful and your colour choices are extraordinary. As I see all the work done by all I am amazed at the amount of quilts everyone gets done and the amount of practising you all must of done to "master" your machines. I seem to still be a "slave" to mine.:mad:

This is such a beautiful quilt. I'm in the process or completing one right now but I find it's a long process as it is so easy for me not to remain sqaure as any slight discrepancy from a 1/4" seam can exponentiate across the row drastically. How do you piece yours together and are there any speed sewing techniques?

Yep!!! I certainly completed that cirquit (spelling???) and boy oh boy did that tube flyyyy. I was told by an electircian that I have a very good tolerence...women tend to be strong!

HA!!! Now I've found someone as focused as me (that's what I call it) .... my husband calls me "sparky" and you can imagine what dumb thing I did with an electical wire and a florescent tube ... Hey, maybe I'm a bit "untechnical" but he's not the most esthetically creative individual I've ever met!!! Jan

I bought the DVD that Rennae Haddadin put out and was so awe inspired. Now I know that I must order the arcs and drawing tool. Gotta try this out for myself...and hope to be as pleased as you must be!! Jan:D:D:D

Thanks Shana for the bonus tip. It's great to have this help so we can all learn from previous experience and problematic areas. Jan:)

Shana, Thank-you sooooo much for your response and detailed answer. I understood everything and I am sure that your helpfulness will be a blessing to others!:D Janice