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Plumpurple

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  1. Buy it, assuming it works as it should!  It is a good machine.  I bought a used 2011 Lenni and love it.  My only problems were beginner errors as there is a learning curve, so expect that. But there is a lot of knowledgable people on this forum that are willing to help. It is still very much supported by APQS. The lifetime guarantee is not transferrable, but these machines don't need a lot.  If you are planning to get into the quilting business you might want a bigger setup, but for your first machine this is perfect, you won’t beat the price or the product. Just my opinion!

  2. Good evening, the shipping quote for your zip is $15.40 which includes tracking and insurance. The Ruler Mate was used on a Millie and also fit my Lennie. It is for a machine that does not have a thread cutter. Please make sure it will work on your machine. You can PM me if you are still interested. I bought it thinking that I could learn to free motion but I lost patience and found I was using the Circle Lord boards exclusively.  It needs to find a new home!!
    Thank you, Sharon

  3. Good evening all, for those still wanting Circle Lord long board templates I just noticed that EBay has Swirls up at auction priced very reasonably. I do like mine and use often.  I wish this  was for a pattern I’m looking for, but maybe someone else wants/needs them. I just thought I’d pass this on  as Michael is no longer in business.  Sharon

  4. Audrey, sometimes the top thread doesn't feed smoothly off the cone or spool.  The thread when feeding off the spool gets embedded and then gets trapped/caught so it won't unwind evenly so therefor  your top thread is pulled too tight and breaks.  Try a different top thread, additionally the same scenario can happen with the bobbin thread. Sharon

  5. I'm going to jump in here, Jill you won't be sorry if you go with the 12 ft table, I promise.  After spending the $$$ for a long arm it's hard to justify sending out the larger occasional quilt you MIGHT want to do.  If I had a tight space I would consider getting casters so I easily move my LA to accommodate available space. When is use you could pull it out and when not in use you could push it back against the wall out of the way. Anyway, that's my opinion--and I love my Lenni!

    Sharon

  6. I have a Ruler Mate, without thread cutter, for sale. $65.00, plus shipping.   Or save shipping as I am in the KC area and would be willing to meet at the KC Quilt Festival in Overland Park, in June, or ??  I bought it for my Lenni, but it is more suited for machines with a larger throat as on my Lenni the sewing field was too small with the Ruler Mate attached.  Won't use and needs to go, Sharonimage.jpeg.3ed26e05f4a16cd829703bfd345cfc6d.jpeg

  7. I had this same question, I was tired of replacing blades after only a short time and some blades even from the same package didn't seem equal.  So a friend gave me a Martelli cutter to try, that had the guard broke, guess she didn't think about replacement parts.  I contacted the company and they sent me a new guard, spring, and a new bolt, at no cost to me.  When she gave it to me she put in a new blade and that was two months ago, It is still cutting well.  I just finished (almost) Bonnie Hunter's On Ringo Lake among other smaller projects,  so I have used it a fair amount.  I am not necessarily sold on the cutter's ergonomics, but the design of the cutter may increase the life of the blade.  Maybe????  This is my first blade experience so time will tell.

    Sharon

  8. OK, I don't do Facebook and really, really hope you all continue use this forum!  When I do a search, I can see that at one time the forum was extremely active, I wish I was here then, but I've only had a longarm for a couple years..  I so enjoy all of your posts, pictures and comments, you all have guided this novice more than you'll ever know. The information and inspiration is priceless!  I realize it takes everyone's participation to have a great forum but I feel it is worth it.  Anyway that's my thoughts.

    Sharon

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