mittelmr Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 1 )a really great stitch (with a thread like King Tut) and even tension. 2) as much harp space as possible - I need to be able to easily handle a queen or king size. (I have fibromyalgia and chronic lymes so I need to be nice to my body!) 3) I don't need a fancy table, but I do think I would like to be orientated (seated) at the head of the machine - not like a regular sewing machine. I think I can live without a stitch regulator - although if there is a built in one that would be ok (I suspect my budget would be better matched without one.) I really like fairly simple and I don't have to have the 'latest and greatest'. I would rather have consistent and reliable. I have only recently begun to research these and am finding it hard to locate places to try them out. I am a bit concerned about getting dealer service if and when I might need it. Last but not least, I am on a fixed income and have a rather 'slim' budget - would love to find something around $3,000, but understand that this is likely on the low end of the spectrum. I may have to be patient! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Mittelmr: It looks like this may be your new baby; http://forum.apqs.com/index.php?/topic/39719-george-for-sale-wtable-light-3500/ George is a great sit-down model. You can "Fluff and Stuff" a king size quilt through his throat. While the table is set up for sitting sidesaddle like your DSM, you could probably have a table made to sit facing the head. It might open up your visibility a bit and I have considered it, in the end do not consider it a big deal. You are more than likely only going to be working in a 8x8, 10x10, hand spread area at a time, so you can see more than well enough to make your stitches. It has been up for awhile, so maybe you can work a deal. Best of luck to you. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 HI, Don't know where you live in Minnesota, but Karen McTavish has a studio up in Duluth and a George is one of the machines that is set up. You can take a class and then rent time on the machines...so you would be able to try it out that way.....Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 My George is now at o2bquilting (Lucy Drinkall, dealer) in Spring Valley. George was a great machine for me, never had any issues and could run King Tut down to Rainbows, So Fine and other fine threads. I quilted our king sized quilt on him as well as a number of queen sized. He is a 2007 model. I hope you find the one that works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble1 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I have a Handiquilter Sweet Sixteen 2014 model. Barely used. Table overlay but no stitch regulator. $3700. I live in SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittelmr Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 My George is now at o2bquilting (Lucy Drinkall, dealer) in Spring Valley. George was a great machine for me, never had any issues and could run King Tut down to Rainbows, So Fine and other fine threads. I quilted our king sized quilt on him as well as a number of queen sized. He is a 2007 model. I hope you find the one that works for you. Thanks! I will have to check this out! I did locate a dealer near to the cities, but I know she doesn't have a physical 'shop' per se, so I am going to try to call her to see if she has a machine to try. I really like the reputation of this machine, and the 20" of space. I would like it even better if I could work from facing the head of the machine. I think that would be easiest on my body with my Fibro and Lymes issues. Would like to find out if there is any mechanism that would interfere with reconfiguring the table to accomodate that....perhaps where ever I try it out I can find out. I think I will call down to the shop in Spring Valley to check this out. Thanks for your response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittelmr Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks! I will have to check this out! I did locate a dealer near to the cities, but I know she doesn't have a physical 'shop' per se, so I am going to try to call her to see if she has a machine to try. I really like the reputation of this machine, and the 20" of space. I would like it even better if I could work from facing the head of the machine. I think that would be easiest on my body with my Fibro and Lymes issues. Would like to find out if there is any mechanism that would interfere with reconfiguring the table to accomodate that....perhaps where ever I try it out I can find out. I think I will call down to the shop in Spring Valley to check this out. Thanks for your response! Checked this out - machine was sold over a week ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Sent you a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sorry about the machine already sold. I hope you find one to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 There is a George in your price range at APQS right now. http://www.apqs.com/quilting-machines-used/ Just got an email today. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittelmr Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just to let you all know - I am so excited - found a machine! I think I'm going to be quite happy and was able to stay in my budget! Thank you all for your info and help - what a great bunch quilters here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamQuiltDesigns Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I sent you a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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