Just Sew Simple Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I am going to give myself a Christmas gift of either a CL or Toppper. My question is: Once the basic package is purchases, is it really expensive to buy the add-on gadgets that make them marvelous? Remember, this is for a Lenni. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 I bought the CL first & absolutely love it!!!!!!! As one who has had her LA only 2 months and really wanted to accomplish something now, and the CL has been a savior!!!! But I also love to work from the front of the machine. The Topper to me is an accessory to the CL (a different way to use their smaller templates) but because it comes with more than one stylus, you can use templates from CL as well as other companies. I would not want one without the other overall, but if you can afford just one at this point, the Topper might provide more options. On the other hand, if you really want the full bed templates (ie. 7 Treasures), I would get started with the CL. and just start collecting. CL does have the best payment plan out there - 12 months & no interest - the reason I got started. You can do so many things with the smaller templates from CL, it will take me forever to try them all out. I am afraid I haven't really answered your question but hopefully provided some things to think about. PS - Michael (CL) & Linda (the Topper) are both angels and wonderful to work with. You might want to call each of them and make sure what you want for your Lenni is available. I have a Millie so am not sure about the setup for the Lenni. Good luck and Merry Xmas early!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Also check out R&S Designs. They have templates that you can use by themselves and they are very reasonably priced. I have both CL and R&S templates and the quality is very much the same. I don't have a topper yet but maybe in the future I'll invest in that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I chose the topper because I don't like to work on the back of the machine and I didn't want to invest in something I wasn't sure I'd get a lot of use out of. I use the topper and love it. I have bought a lot of R&S boards and they work wonderfully. I still do mostly custonm stuff but I'm getting better at choosing quick designs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Dumb question here, but what the heck is a Topper? I hear you all talking about it, but don't know what it is:P As for Circle Lord, I love this thing!! Meg is right: the payment plan with CL is really good and Michael and Kay give such great customer service. I recently posted a question on Circle Lord and Kay called me on the phone to answer me! I was so impressed with that and told everybody in my family:D I know this doesn't answer your question, but just had to chime in here:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Gable, the topper is this neat tools that allow us to do some things from the front of the machine that in the past we could only do from the back. Here is the link to the site. The Topper It is a great tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I really should get out more! I had never heard of "The Topper" but after looking at the website and some of the boards available from R&S, I've ordered The Topper and four boards. Now I have another reason to sit on my front porch and wait for that good looking UPS man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Thanks for the answer Meg. However, if I understand it right, this is a tool only for APQS so I won't be able to use it:( Oh well. Hey Judy, we must have the same UPS man because mine is way hot, too;) [giggle giggle] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Gable, give Linda a call. Her DH makes these and might be able to accommodate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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