sewingsue Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have a millineum and have debated trading/selling for a lenni or gammil premier plus. I think I would like the lighter/smaller machine but I want a 12 foot table, and the lenni has a ten foot. Any suggestions? thanks, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 How about the Liberty? I don\'t know much about the Gammill, but I\'m pretty sure they are not lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingsue Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I guess I didn\'t think about a liberty, would I need a different table with it (compared to the milli)? thanks, sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 You should be able to use the same table. Also consider a Freedom. I have a Millie and a Freedom. I prefer the Freedom. Although it is not that much lighter as for as pounds go, it does feel a lot lighter on the table. I would try out the Liberty and Freedom first. You are used to a larger throat area that the Liberty provides and you may not be happy with the smaller space. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I second all that the others have previously stated. In addition, you already know how to run your millie, so there shouldn\'t be that much transition to a different APQS machine. That would be a concern to me by switching brands. Good luck in your decision. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Also, it would be a lot less expensive to change heads only (Liberty or Freedom) than having to do a whole new set-up. You can do a trade-in with your Millie. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I sent you a U2U A freedom or Libetry is a great choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingsue Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I went to MQS and tried the lenni and the freedom. I like the feel of the vertical handles. I also liked the lighter feel of the machine. I also wondered if I have a wheel problem or if I removed the thread cutter would help. I keep the machine well maintained, no loose threads in the wheels, etc. Thanks to all of you for your imput. Myrna, I\'ll call you probably tomorrow and talk more too. thanks, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randijoy Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I traded my Gammil in for a Millie - they are definately heavier which is why I traded mine in. I have a bad back and it just killed my shoulders and back. Also, I agree just trade the sewing machine head and not the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Sue You would have to get a new table or at least the two black end frames, if you choose a Liberty since the throat space on a Liberty is less than on the Milli. Maybe they could be traded with your head, or you could sell the whole Milli system and start again. The Liberty is a very easy machine to move. Good luck with whatever you choose. Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 If you decide to go with the Liberty, I would also trade the table legs. Otherwise the Liberty would not reach to the front of the rollers. The rollers are spaced farther apart on the table legs for the Millie than they are for the Liberty. You could still use your original table top, rollers and I believe the same carriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsurich Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I went from a Millie to a Liberty because of weight. Now I am hearing how much the soft mount system helps the move-ablility of the machine which might translate into easier on the back. I do miss the extra quilting depth sometimes. B-T-W I had taken the thread cutter off the old Millie to lighten up the machine and never missed the thread cutter once I got used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 The thread cutter weighs 2 lbs 12 ozs...I know...I removed mine to lighten up the machine and then weighed it because I was curious. I have a Millie and a Liberty. I like the Liberty because of the weight of the machine, but I like the throat space on the Millie. I previously own a gammill optium plus and it was too heavy of a machine. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingsue Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 What is the soft mount system? I think I want to check into trading for a Freedom since it has the larger throat space. I\'m not sure how to complete a trade in. thank you all, sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 So, if you take the thread cutter off--how do you trim the threads--I know you want to pull them to the top--probably a dumb question--but I can\'t see the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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