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Greenmtn

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  1. Amazing. Love it. The colors and quilting are outstanding!
  2. My metal cover on the top/ back vibrated very loudly and shook the machine. I called APQS and they sent me several pads to place on the metal. It worked great. They were basically just the rubber/foam pads you see at the store for chairs or furniture (long rectangular size). I did need to do a little stretching here and there on the metal so it was no longer rattling. It took a few minutes to fine tune the fit but now it is great. A huge change in the noise and vibration levels. I also have a bit more black build up on the right side of the carriage (when looking from the front side). It appears these wheels may be rubbing more?? Would love to hear anyone's advice or comments regarding this.
  3. Lucey is here! I have had it for about a week and have had a great time. A quilting friend came over and we were able to get it installed. It took us several hours since we are both new at this. I have had a great time learning and playing. I have so much to learn!! I tried to post a picture but I can't figure it out. LOVED the red bow she was wearing when delivered. edited: Thanks dbams. Here is a picture. Love her!!
  4. Well, I did it! I ordered a new Lucey with Bliss rails, and it will be here soon. Would have loved a Millie but the budget was already stretched. Thank you all for the help. I'm really glad I chose APQS. Now to get my space in order for the big day
  5. Yes, I agree and will probably be going with a 26". I'm trying to reconcile my budget with my wish list at the moment I'm trying to be diligent in my research and take my time to get the right machine for the long haul. I am heavily leaning toward APQS due to a wonderful dealer in my state. If money were no object I would have a brand new Millie in a second!
  6. I took what you all said to heart and really thought about the size. Right now I am leaning towards the Lucey. My only concern is doing small scale work like micro stippling. It felt a little jerky with the regulator on but I'm sure there are techniques to improve this if I play with the stitch knob? My other choice would be to wait for a used Millie with Quilt Glide. For those with this feature: Do you used it often? Does it make a big difference?
  7. I went today and tested the Millie and Lucey. The Lenni was not set up but will be at a show in a few weeks (I played on it at another show a few weeks back). Right now I'm leaning towards the Lenni with Bliss, due to the cost difference. Not ever having a longarm I am afraid of overspending with my first machine. I probably could swing the cost difference to a Lucey, but I'm not sure I want to go up to a 26" to start??? I found it a bit hard to really control things way up to the rails. The dealer said the newer Lenni now has the same handles as the Lucey. I was told the Larry now has the upright handles. So with the Lenni I am giving up: - space - ability to upgrade to deluxe table (and fabric advance, lights) - no electronic channel locks (vs Millie) - no bobbin cutter (vs Millie) - no option for Quilt Glide I hope to do ruler work, so I hope the smaller space does not hamper that too much? I do think I would want to add Inteliquilter (or other computer package) in the future. Once again, hope the smaller space does not hamper that? I hope to put down a deposit soon. Such a tough decision when I am so new at this!!
  8. You all are so helpful!! I'm torn because of the price. I'm trying to justify getting a machine, period. I tell myself that I can get the Lennie and Quilt Path for close to the price of the Millie. I do CAD drawing as a business, so I know I would probably love the Quilt Path. However, if I buy the Millie it would be quite a long time before I could swing buying Quilt Path. Having never even owned one it s so hard to really know what features or add ons are worth it. Good point you all made about the handles. I hadn't remembered that.
  9. I am deciding on my first longarm and could really use some advice I plan to do this mostly for me, but perhaps for a few others down the road if I can get proficient (but not huge quilts, not too many others). I am 5'3" and I'm concerned about the 26" size machines. I'm thinking that size is wonderful, but probably overkill for me. However, I do love the electronic channel locks on the Millie. I do a lot of modern quilts and love the look of "matchstick" straightline quilting. I am thinking of either the Lenni or the Millie. If the Lenni had the features of the Millie, just smaller, then I think that would be the one I would get. Also, as a new longarm quilter I think the price of the Lenni makes it easier to step into this world of quilting. I just don't want to regret my purchase down the road, but I also don't want to go too big, too expensive and find I get too tired with the larger machine. I have tested MANY machines, become certified at my local shop on the Bernina longarm (able to rent there) but still desire a machine at home. The closest APQS rental is hours away so not a feasible choice for me. A few facts to help with some guidance: - 5'3" woman, good health but some carpal tunnel issues - do both traditional and modern quilts - currently do lots of straightline, cross hatching, circular quilting on modern quilts - do mostly throw size quilts (only 1 full size bed quilt), do not see myself doing king size quilts; do I need a 12' table if I never do large quilts? - would like the option of adding the computer down the road How do you handle straightline quilting without the electronic channel locks? A ruler? But what about if it is a LONG line, like in matchstick quilting? I think if I can overcome this hurdle then the Lenni might be the one for me???? Should I do the Lenni with the thought of maybe trading up in the future, or go with the Millie right from the start??? THANKS for any advice you can give this newbie. I am going again soon to test out the APQS machines.
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