Quiltobsessed64 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Can anyone tell me if using a closet for the end of my longarm frame is a good idea? The closet is 28 inches deep and the opening without doors is 5 ft. 9". I would be just able to squeeze around other end of frame to back. There would be plenty of space in front but tight in closet area. Back would have 2 ft. Of space. Can anyone tell me if they think this will work? I really want a longarm but that's my only option. Nothing else will share the space. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated..I am a newbie,,1st post. Marti10245 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Yes. You need one end to walk around. So one end in the closet works. I have 2 feet of space behind my machine too. As long as you can get back there, you should be fine. Marti10245 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Us Quilters always seem to find a way to make it work when space is limited. My last house had smaller rooms, but I was able to fit my longarm in one of the rooms. The machine was wall to wall and I had to crawl under it to get to the other side. Quilting Heidi and Marti10245 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I can only get around one end of my machine and it works fine. It's also a little motivation to lose a few pounds when the space gets tighter. Ask me how I know?!?!?!?! dbams and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 One end is what I have also with 2 feet behind, and it has worked great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I could only get around one end for 9 years, and like Cathy I had about 2 feet behind the machine and on the open side to maneuver. The question is to figure out which end goes in the closet, you will need access to the brake and auto-feed motor (mine loosens up some times). However, it's doable, quilter's can figure out any situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 This isn't always possible, my Lenni fits into the closet area, which is now an alcove. Ye we did a bit of remodeling, and the closet space was deep enough that Himself made thread racks and put a wall mount tv in there. It works great. It would work better if I could go around both ends, and reduce the pain from walking. Oh, Lenni also sits at a slight angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizQ Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I actually took the closet out of my sewing room and put up a big design wall. I love it and it is much more comfortable , I don't feel like I am squeezed into the space. My hubby said not to worry about the room not having a closet. If the next buyers want one they can put one in themselves. Kia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Mine is wall to wall so I do the stop, drop, and roll method right now. My girls laugh and asked what will I do when I get too old to do that? I said I will stop, drop, take a lil nap...then roll. Quilting Heidi, Gail O, Mary Beth and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyonut2run Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 My sister had the end in a closet for years before getting a new space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 For many years, I could only go around one side of my machine. That worked out just fine. Now I have lots of space and still have one end of the machine up to the wall. I could move it and walk around the machine on both sides but am so used to going around on one side that I stayed with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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