acapella quilting Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi all, I am on the verge of plunging into a Millie, but have a few questions on some specs that I am not sure which way to go on. The first is the controversial L or M bobbin. Which do you have and why did you choose that size? I had a handi quilter that had the M big bobbin, which I really loved. I could load it with Bottom Line thread and quilt forever. But am I compromising the beauty of the stitch? And the second item I am considering is the Quilt Path. Is it worth the investment? Or should I first get to know the machine then purchase it later? Do you need a separate program on your computer to get patterns off line? or to design your own? Any advice you could give would be wonderful!! And Thanks in advance for your in put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have a millie but have the regular L bobbin, she does make beautiful stitches so I can't help with the M bobbin. I also don't have a computer, just hand guide everything so sorry that I am no help there either. But I do know you won't be sorry that you go with a Millie, very easy to use, easy to work on IF you should have any issues and the support you will get from both this forum and APQS can't be beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 If you are unsure about the bobbin size and you are used to using a "M" then you might want to order the "M". Remember, if you have an "M" you can also use the "L" size bobbins. If you are considering the Quilt Path and already have acquired to skills to do free motion while working with your Handiquilter I would go for it!!! I love my computerized machines. I do a great deal of my custom quilting by doing free motion but I LOVE the ability to use the computerized system to do the panto work. I also like the computer for borders and easily putting a motif in a block. Personally I always use free motion for background fills. You will LOVE your new Millie and also Quilt Path. You can't go wrong with both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Tree Tami Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Lucy, you can really use both the 'L' and 'M' bobbins in an 'M' bobbin case? How does that work? Isn't the 'L' much, much smaller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, Tami you can. The diameter of the inside of the smaller bobbin is the same. It is the same as using a half full "M" bobbin. The nice part is that if you switch from a "L" to a "M" you can use up your smaller bobbins. It requires some tension changes but easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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