judyday Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I am new to the long arm and mid arm quilting. I have been using my domestic machine for free motions quilting. However !!! Tomorrow I am going to the Shipshewana Indiana to the road show to pick out a machine. I have made up my mind to buy. just not sure which one. Right now, the George is my pick because I would like to sit down. I am also accustom to moving the fabric. Time will tell. I am really excited about the class. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Judy: If you enjoy touching the fabric and are used to quilting on your DSM, I say go for George. I love mine, and I am sure you will love all the extra table/throat space. There are pros and cons to a sit-down model, just as there are pros and cons to a true longarm. I am sure you will be happy with any APQS machine you decide to buy. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thank you, I will let you know after tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 George is a great machine. Contact me if you get him. I have some quilting rings for sale that made my using my George even better (before I traded for a Lucey). Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Do not dismiss the stand up machines. You can quilt sitting down on them as well with the addition of a stool. It is easier on the body with a longarm on a track system. I went from quilting on my domestic to a longarm. I would never go to a stationary machine again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well I went to the road show today very informative I did learn a lot. Played with all the machines but decided on George.. he should arive at the ranch soon after labor day. I am excited to get started with my tops. Learned a lot about threads also. Will keep updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 George is a great machine. Contact me if you get him. I have some quilting rings for sale that made my using my George even better (before I traded for a Lucey). Have fun. What do you have madelyn ? Not sure I answered this the correct way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 How exciting! Can hardly wait for you to start posting your finished quilts! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 What do you have madelyn ? Not sure I answered this the correct way. I have three Martelli quilting rings that I won't be using anymore. An 8", 11" rounds and a 12" square. They were great with George to hold smooth, in place and move the quilt to stitch designs. They didn't require a tight hold with my hands so there was no physical stress on the hands. They were great in the heat because I didn't need gripping gloves to move the quilt. If you google Martelli quilting rings you should be able to see what they are and if they might be something you would be interested in having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Speaking of Martellie, they have a 50% off sale on all their templates and fussy cut windows from 1AM August 26 to 1AM August 28. Free shipping on orders over $20. When you call them, they will give you the code. I am not sure about posting it here, but a PM could work. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Judy, I also was a sit down domestic quilter, until I bought my millennium in 2008. There is a learning curve to moving the machine rather than the quilt. I have definitely NO REGRETS changing to the longarm. I just can't help but think that moving the machine, it moves so easily, is much better that moving the quilt, especially if you are quilting king size. Another advantage is that you don't have to pin all the layers together before quilting, as would still be required with the george model. Good luck with your quilting adventure! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendasr8 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Welcome to George, Judy! Congratulations! I have had my George for almost a year and a half and I love quilting with him. I have quilted all sizes of quilts and it has been wonderful. Have fun! Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Madelyn, what are you asking for the rings Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you Brenda I feel like a kid with a new toy can't wait for him to come Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendasr8 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 We all remember that feeling. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My freemotion quilting skills have skyrocketed since purchasing George. I wish the same for you, Judy. Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Judy, $200 for all three rings. They are in great shape, no nicks or worn spots. If interested more, send an email to mbneher @ kmtel . com. (no spaces) I can just toss them down I-35, think they would get to you in TX from MN that way. Enjoy your George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 OK madelyn let me get my machine and it will let you know thanks Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I have received shipping notice the George will be there Wednesday. Think I will put some meals in the freezer Tuesday so I don't have to stop LOL Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendasr8 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 That's a great idea, Judy! Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Well my new George came today ! I have it set up and have experimented just a little. I am so happy I just love this machine. Will post some things tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Here are a couple of pictures of my first project on George I pieced this by hand this summer while traveling. I done have the binding stitched yet this was such fun quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 That's DON'T have the binding stitched hyet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 You should be proud. It looks great. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendasr8 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Good for you, Judy! Isn't it empowering to be able to do your own thing from beginning to end? It's very cute. Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Judy you have done well learning on the dsm, and thisproject is very well done and quite pretty! congrats on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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