TerriVB Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Tony123--yes I did do SID to get to the next line of the crosshatching--I could suggest a ruler--and I used to use the Itty Bitty--from Off the Edge--then I put the Edgerider wheels on my machine--a whala--now I can do most of my SID without a ruler!! Just like any other type of work--the right tools make the job much easier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni123 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ok, Terri, now what is an edgerider. Is it something that we can attach that comes from the company? And where would I get Off the Edge? So many questions, so little time to apply them. Do you think I will ever get where you ladies are? Think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Krisitna, did you have to remove your bobbin winder from your Millie? I am going to order one, it looks like too much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 TerriV, how do your edgerider wheels make it possible to SID without a ruler? Do they balance the machine that much more than the regular wheels it came with? Mine were shipped last week, hope to install them sometime around Christmas, when hubby is home and I have time. My QZ was shipped last Thursday, maybe I can play with it this weekend???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Not Terri here but the edgerider wheels just give you way more control. I love mine. I normally use my microdrives and to go around applique I don't use a ruler, just go slow and take my time. When I'm working with the Quiltazoid to do cross hatching I can just SID without a ruler as well. If I'm doing lots of straight line quilting in the ditch I still use the ruler. I love my Quiltazoid and my edgerider wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 My Quiltazoid is in route! I can't wait. I considered all my options and decided that the QZ would give me the most bang for my buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I just got mine and have been too busy to use it!:mad: I can't wait to try it and you guys have given me so much inspiration! This is my busiest time of year and if I could just get some practice in, I think I would use this to speed up the process on some of these quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Originally posted by Merryjo2003 I just got mine and have been too busy to use it!:mad: I can't wait to try it and you guys have given me so much inspiration! This is my busiest time of year and if I could just get some practice in, I think I would use this to speed up the proces on some of these quilts. Merry Jo, I'm sure you will find it easy and quick to use. If you can just spare a couple of hours I think you will get the knack of it. You don't even have to use all the features. It is wonderful. Let me know if you have any problems. It is so exciting to have other have it and I can't wait to see what else you guys come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Kim, I do not have an onboard bobbin winder, so not sure if it will be in the way or not. Toni, Edgeriders are wheels that replace the original wheel of your machine, giving you more control, in my opinion. www.EdgeRiderWheels.com Off the Edge has quilting supplies for the longarm. Check them out at www.offtheedgequilting.com Remember, we all had to start at ground zero on our machines. Practice is still in all of our vocabularies. So, keep practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Heidi, if I remember correctly you have the Topper and the QZ. What is the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Virginia, If you go to my String Star post...I answered you there. Hopefully Heidi can chime in too. Hope I helped answer some questions that you had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Virginia, The topper has a stationary arm and you can only do template tracing with it. On the quiltazoid you can do design boards, rotate the design, and the arm is positionable without having to roll the quilt to get the exact position. In addition to that you have the spirograph designs that you can do. Right now the only thing the Quiltazoid can't do that the topper can (at least for me because I had a longer arm made for the topper) is doing the long boards. Hopefully there will be new developments and that will become a function of the quiltazoid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The Quiltazoid does however have a stylus that can be used from the pantograph side of the machine for using the long boards. Heidi's long arm on the Topper allows her to do them from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Monika, I have edgeriders also and often don't use a ruler for SID either. The machine tracks so nicely w/the wheels. I highly recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter The Quiltazoid does however have a stylus that can be used from the pantograph side of the machine for using the long boards. Heidi's long arm on the Topper allows her to do them from the front. Thanks Kristina that is very true! Can you tell I hate the back of the machine. I don't mind doing pantos but it isn't my favorite. I'd much rather be up front so that I can see what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks Kristina and Heidi, I was confused about the difference. I like working from the front of the machine as well. I'm short and even when my Millie is as low as she can go, I can't see anything from the back. I'm interested in the QZ. I think my first big purchase will be the edgerider wheels and then the QZ. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Virginia you can contact Linda and Adam Anderson at quiltazoid.com and they will send you a dvd so that you can see it demoed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks Heidi. I'll contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 If you could only get one thing (first), would it be the Quiltazoid, or the Edgeriders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2kwilt Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Great question Catherine, I want to know too! Edgerider, or Quiltizoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would say Edgeriders. They make alot of difference in your quilting. More control. Smoother curves, in my opinion. I love mine. They helped me gain control for my freehand quilting. But, if you can swing it...get the Edgeriders and the Quiltazoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Kristina and Heidi, I can see the both of you as World wide reps for the Quiltazoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Quiltazoid, circle lord, Hartley Fence....which is best and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Originally posted by seakitten If you could only get one thing (first), would it be the Quiltazoid, or the Edgeriders ? In my case, I chose the Quiltazoid first. I've been quilting with the wheels that came on my Millie for 4 years without a problem so I figured the Quiltazoid would be more beneficial. I still want the Edgerider wheels and I'll get them, maybe for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Monika - LOL you'll be right there with us once you get yours! Annie - There are a few basic differences. The Quiltazoid can work from the back or the front of the machine. You can use tracing templates or the spirograph attachment. The spirograph attachment alone has probably more than 600 designs - really the sky is the limit because you can change the designs and get secondary designs. The CL just came up with a front attachment but I haven't heard of anybody who has used it. It also takes up 30" of your quilting space which is a lot. I would guess the quiltazoid only takes up 9 - 12". With the CL you have to take it on and off to roll your quilt and with the Quiltazoid you can roll with it still in place you just release the break. There is also a huge price difference. I would suggest you go to both sites and do a comparison. I know the most about the Quiltazoid because that was the one I chose to go with. You can get the basic Quiltazoid & spirograph for $700. The tracing template are only $75 - 85. You can also get design boards to use from the back of the machine if you want that option. You also have the option of attaching CL templates or design boards from R&S on the Quiltazoid. The Hartley fence works from the back and you can do cross hatching & circle and buy some templates but I don't think it has the versatility of the other two systems. Happy shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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