Tangled Threads Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I decided to get a Compuquilter...after 9 years of a lot of standing and quilting I now have a bad case of Arthritis in my stop and go thumb. so, I decided to just get the E2E for now and save $$$ to get the rest of the software latter..so, i will be reading and rereading to post here.. I am really excited to be doing this, but, it is a scary thing to do with the economy the way is is...and another reason I went with the E2E is I really love doing the free hand..and it took me a long time to get my feathers looking really good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Congratulations! I know you won't be sorry, but I also suspect it won't be long before you want the full version! There are just SO many more possibilities, and you can always add your own freehand if you want to. That's what most of us do. I was just at the HMQS show in Salt Lake City and saw many quilts that combined both freehand & computerized designs with template work. You are only limited by your imagination! I've designed many patterns with CQ rules in mind, so you know you won't have any "issues" with them. www.TrilliumHouseDesigns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangled Threads Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks Darlene- I will check out your site!!- I love your guides...Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 A computerized system is great for doing E2E, but also wonderful for motifs! It definitely will take the wear and tear off the body and that is why I got a CQ a few years ago. Pattern choices...oh my...:P:D:D Designs by Deb is having a sale but you need the sale code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I sent you a U2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi Tangled Threads, I too have the CQ (full version) and I use it for E2E and block motifs, sashings, etc. Majority of the time I combine CQ with freehand and ruler work. You will absolutely love it!! I can't imagine quilting without it now. If you can afford the extra $$ for the full version I'd say go for it now and learn how to use the CQ system all at once, you will love it once you start with it!! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangled Threads Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 OH you Guys- I soooo wish I had the $$$$$ - but, I think within 2 years I will get the rest of the software. (I hope)... it cant come tooo soon:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Deb To read a U2U just click on the U2U under your log in, then on the inbox then on the message. It works like email. Or just clip on the spot that says you have a new message and it will take you right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have had thumb arthroplasties done in both thumbs for arthritis prior to starting longarming. 5 weeks in a thumb spica cast and about 3 months of rehab later, I am so glad I did it. No more painful pinching, although sometimes pinning on a quilt makes my hands ache. I was only early 50's when I had them done. I would suggest going to an OT, they can make you a hand splint that will not inhibit you from quilting but will help support the joints so it isn't painful to work with your hands. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangled Threads Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Holly- I did have a hand splint made...and my Doggy chewed it I had it laying on the table next to my recliner, and the little devil got it...and then I found out that my insurance is not paying for it. soooo- DH and I are fighting with the company on that one. but I do threapy here at home which really helps.. so should the Compuquilter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klassicant Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I am looking at getting a Millenium and am also thinking about getting the Quilt Studio program. I am a graphic designer and pretty computer and design saavy. This is a new endeavor for me - I know that it's expensive, but don't know if I should take the plunge all at once or not. I have been quilting for about 4 years and have decided to go into a small business - I have several persons who want me to do their quilts for them. No full time - maybe 10 or 15 hours per week. I also like the intelliquilter that you can get on the Millenium. Any thoughts or ideas are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleshoes Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've had my CQ for two years now. I bought it at the NQA show in Columbus, OH. I was hyperventilating after I bought it. When I called my husband to say I got it ordered, he said "it's about time". I haven't looked back. It's really amazing and puts me in a whole new ballpark here. Like the song says,,, it just keeps gettin better! I love it and so will you. As far as the E2E or full version. Of course the whole thing is best, but if that is all you can afford right now, go for that at least. My business is 90 percent pantos, and if that is your case also, it will be used just as much as the full version of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 You'll just love computerized quilting, when I started LA quilting 10 years ago, I dreamed of the day to have such detail in quiting! I just can't even begin to tell you what a God sent & life saver compertized quilting is! My system has paid for it's self in no time, and after that, it's all gravy baby! If any of you have questions, feel free to ask away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangled Threads Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Up Date, Deloa and I worked on that computer all day...she really earned her $$ teaching me!! so now I am nervous- so hoping I can do this..and now I have to change my roll patterns to digital..what sites do you all use? I have my favorites I need changed over...thanks all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Great Job Zeke, I'm back in AZ for a month or so. Thanks Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Love my Compuquilter, it makes life so much easier. I can only get about 12" on each pass though. Trying to get a bigger stitching space. Any Ideas??? I have the newer 12ft table with the 36" carriage. I know some people can get about 16" but I think they have the older style table or the bigger carriage. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I really like most of Munnich designs, but have bought some others also. Ann Bright, Digi-tech, Vickys and a couple of others that I can't think of right now. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsilver Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Designs by Deb... best designs for me! I adore my CQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hey Kids, zeke here. I'm a compuholic. Just can't seem to keep away from it. Even after chainsawing all day, I still go to see what I have to do with the machines. The other day I quilted for a while and than went out the do some wood splitting. After the wood spliting I came back to finish off the quilt I started in the morning. Barb, Give me a call when you get a chance an dwe'll see what we can come up with about your carriage. You should be able to get more than just 12" out of that bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Debs designs are great also, sorry I forgot to mention hers Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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