TN Quilter Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am new to this forum and have learned a lot from reading many of your posts. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and expertise on many subjects. I am in the process of purchasing a Millenium and was wondering how much space I need in my studio for the machine and frame from the front to the back. I know it varies with all of you, but can you give me an idea of how much space I would need? Thanks so much...Christa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Originally posted by TN Quilter I am new to this forum and have learned a lot from reading many of your posts. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and expertise on many subjects. I am in the process of purchasing a Millenium and was wondering how much space I need in my studio for the machine and frame from the front to the back. I know it varies with all of you, but can you give me an idea of how much space I would need? Thanks so much...Christa Here is a past thread that talks about it. Also you can type footprint in the search and more come up. http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=7084&page=1#pid57333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I usually quilt from the front of the machine, rather than doing pantos from the back. I placed my machine so that my back is to the wall and I am facing out into the room. I have about 26 inches between the wall and the first roller. The table is about 4 feet wide, and when the machine is back as far as it will go, it extends another foot or so. So..it takes up about 7 feet width-wise. I have a twelve foot table with power advance. I have the left end (the one without the power advance) nearly up against the wall. Its takes up about 13 feet of space that way. I have plenty of room to maneuver a saddle stool, etc. in the 26 inches of space, but if you are claustrophobic, that might not work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Quilter Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thank you so much Bonnie and Lynn. I was figuring 7 feet from the wall but I wasn't sure. Now to decide if I'm going 12 feet or 14 feet long on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 That pretty much describes my set-up, too, except that I am in my sunroom. I have one foot of space to get around from the from the front of the table to the back. I don't do pantos but need to get back there to load quilts and to access thread storage space. If I gain any weight I will be in BIG trouble!!! lol I quilt from the front so am looking outside if I look up....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterbee1 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats Christa!! I knew he was going to get you a Milli ;o)) It was nice meeting you at the road show. Happy quilting!! Amie:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Quilter Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks Amie! I hope we can meet up again some day, maybe at a Guild meeting. I will get in touch with you soon. Christa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 For a 12' table you need 14' by 8 to be comfortable, you could do with 7 but it can be tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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