Katydids Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 My payment has been made. My IQ should ship Friday. I am so excited to finally be getting it. I will be doing my own install so hopefully things will go well. Any advice on self-install? How long does it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Oh Patty! I'm green. I know it's gonna be a while before my name comes up to the top of the list. I hear that more and more often people are doing their own installs. Let me know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Color me green too. I just can't justify it at this point, but I hope maybe in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Patty - I noticed on the IQ Yahoo list that Lois Russell did her own install on a Millennium with Bliss and had no problems. Maybe you could find her email and contact her about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marg Layton Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I was able to do a self install on my IQ with the excellent help from my dealer on the phone. Because I injured my back and could not bend over, I had an industrial repair person come over to help me get my machine head back on the carriage, and then to help with some of the wiring stuff because I was unable to bend over. So despite that handicap, things went quite smoothly, and I was up and running and able to start quilting right away. Jessica was familiar with a Millie as she has one and also knew what kinds of things I might have difficulties with, like putting new edgerider wheels on my Millie, and she was really patient and helped me, and kept assuring me, You can do this! Marg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Will you also be doing hand-guided quilting also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks Linda and Marg. I am putting the IQ on my Freedom which is on the old style carriage and table, not Bliss. I don't really think it will be a problem, I already have the ER wheels on it and I am used to taking the machine head off and on for shows. My biggest fear, I guess, is getting familiar with the system and using it's full capabilities. I need to get signed up for the yahoo groups... I'm sure that will help a lot. Yes, Sylvia. Will still be running the Millie freehand and probably some on Vanilli too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Patty - come on out for MQX West! We're having IQ Mini-conferences. I'm signed up for five classes. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marg Layton Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I second the motion that you come to MQX West in October in Portland. I have only been using my IQ since October 2010 and am very excited to be taking some classes so I can learn how to use my IQ even better than I do at present. My family laughs every time I mention using my IQ better, and I guess it does sound kind of funny, but I don't know where I would be if I didn't have my IQ to do the quilting for me. Marg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Originally posted by Linda S Patty - come on out for MQX West! We're having IQ Mini-conferences. I'm signed up for five classes. Can't wait! Oh, stop. I want to come, but don't think I can swing it. I am scheduled to go to Houston, which I could cancel. But...... I begged and begged my husband to go on a vacation to Ashville, NC and we have already booked that. We have not been on a vacation together in years. I have been begging to go there for years. We would get back on Sunday and then I would have to turn right around and fly to Portland. We'll see, IQ training may win out. Life is short and customer quilts can wait, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 You can do it Patty. It's a piece of cake. zeke............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 My friend Michelle got a RT flight from Atlanta to Portland for about $230! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Update... The unit arrived Monday afternoon. I installed most of it that day. Just had to do the wiring and calibrations on Tuesday. The install was the easy part! Started playing around with doing blocks and getting familiar with machine movement speed and motor speed to get a nice stitch. About had a meltdown when trying pantos and couldn't get the realign to work!:mad: had to walk away for a short time. Watched some videos that Helen did on pantos and realigning and that made a huge difference. I obviously wasn't doing it right! Spent time this morning buying digital designs and transferring them to the tablet. Time now to go practice some more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaildrake Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Keep us updated as we want to see some pretty's. I know you'll get it down real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncquilter Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Patty, I hope you are enjoying your IQ! Can't wait to see your beautiful results. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Congrats Patty! I am sure that you will be a pro with IQ in no time. Can't wait to see the awesome things that you will be doing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digisuz Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Congratulations Patty . . you will love your IQ. I’ve been beta testing the new update and IQ now has even more remarkable features. I wanted to let you know that I'm a Dealer and Online Training Specialist for IQ. My background is in teaching with a credential in vocational education. I created a comprehensive training program for my IQ customers. I cover concepts and features of IQ from beginning to advanced levels. Now, I'm offering that course, as well as training in individual topics to all IQ users. Online training is a flexible and affordable option as you schedule training at times convenient for you, in the comfort of your home or studio, without any travel expense. The student and I talk live on the phone as the student follows along with their IQ tablet while they watch me demonstrate lessons on their computer/or computer connected to a large screen TV. Welcome to the IntelliQuilter family and the fun and creativity you’ll have with IQ. Just give me a call if you have any questions about computerized quilting concepts or how to use IQ’s incredible features. Warm Regards, Suzanne Moreno, Designer, Digitizing Instructor Dealer and Online Training Specialist for IntelliQuilter Digitizing with AutoSketch for Quilters (book and lessons) 541.244.1146 (pacific time) digisuz@charter.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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