pumpkinpatchquilter Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I am looking to purchase an APQS Ultimate 1 or similar bare bones type of machine to get started in long arm quilting. I have been quilting for close to ten years and recently I was published in Quilts and More Magazine. I am new to the forum but am proficient in quilting and heirloom style free motion quilting. I'd like to take the leap from quilting on my domestic machines to a long arm and earn some extra income to fund my quilting endeavors. The most important features for me are: - 12 to 14 foot steel frame - minimum of 20" throat space Stitch regulation would be preferred but it is something I'd be willing to sacrifice for more quilting space. Because I have so few posts here and have mostly been lurking, you can visit my blog to see that I am in fact a real person! pumpkinpatchquilter.blogspot.com or find me on facebook by searcing for "The Pumpkin Patch Quilter" Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandcembroidery Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Welcome Valerie. I just switched from my DM to a longarm. I was fortunate enough to find a 2005 Freedom on a 12' frame through the local quilt shop. The pictures on your blog are awesome. Can't wait to see what you do with the longarm. I can only wish I was a 1/3 that talented. I haven't grasped the free motion yet. Good luck on your search. I got an email from APQS on their certified machines for sale 3 days ago. Here is the link: http://www.apqs.com/...g-machines-used James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi James, thank you for your reply and very kind words! Quilting is my passion to say the very least, and I'm looking forward to moving into the world of long arms. Sounds like you got a good deal on your Freedom - I am definitely interested in buying from a Dealer and have been searching locally as well - there is a Dealer located about one hour from where I live. I'm very interested to hear what experiences you've had with your 2005 - I have considered several machines in that year including a 2006 Millenium. I'm less interested in bells and whistles as I am consistent performance and space. Thank you for sharing the link regarding certified used machines and I will have to look around the forum for updates on your work! - Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Valerie, I have a friend that has either an ultimate one or two that she is going to sell. I will tell her to jump on here and post the details. She bought a new APQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandcembroidery Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi James, thank you for your reply and very kind words! Quilting is my passion to say the very least, and I'm looking forward to moving into the world of long arms. Sounds like you got a good deal on your Freedom - I am definitely interested in buying from a Dealer and have been searching locally as well - there is a Dealer located about one hour from where I live. I'm very interested to hear what experiences you've had with your 2005 - I have considered several machines in that year including a 2006 Millenium. I'm less interested in bells and whistles as I am consistent performance and space. Thank you for sharing the link regarding certified used machines and I will have to look around the forum for updates on your work! - Valerie I've only had it for a week, so sorry to say no experiences other than trying to learn the difference in handling from DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Valerie, I have a friend that has either an ultimate one or two that she is going to sell. I will tell her to jump on here and post the details. She bought a new APQS. Thank you please do - and she can send emails to me via facebook as well if that is more convenient for her. Looking forward to seeing what she has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt2 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I went to your blog and see that you are in Ohio. I am moving back to Mansfield Ohio next weekend. If you give me a chance to unpack a little and set up my Ult. 1 with intellistitch you are more than welcome to try it out. At least you could try it out so you know what to or not to look for. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 If Cheri's friend doesn't have what you are looking for there are three APQS machines listed on this site. http://longarmuniversity.com/machines_for_sale.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have a 2007 Millennium for sale. The listing is under the Used Machines forum. I am selling her with many, many extras for only $12,000 + shipping. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have a 2006 Millie and she is an awesome machine. Be sure to check out the used machines for sale here. Lots of great buys to be had right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thank you all so much for your kind replies - all is in place to pick up my "new to me" APQS Ultimate 1 on Sunday!!! I appreciate so very much your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have an Ulti I with the added Intellistitch - me and Mabel have finally bonded. Good luck with it, and enjoy yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele in NY Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Cherie, Has your friend sold her machine? If not I'd be interested in finding out what she has, where she is and how much she is asking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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