tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post3497932703512236318..comments2024-03-27T20:05:01.726-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: Pineapple Progress: Blocks 29 and 30 of 36 (or of 42)Rebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-59607935764280217192017-02-03T03:55:08.723-05:002017-02-03T03:55:08.723-05:00The learning curve is VERY steep for the big machi...The learning curve is VERY steep for the big machine/frame combos. Friends who have the 16" throat sit-down midarm types (Viking/ HandiQuilter) are turning out some amazing work after the learning period. They say get one with a good tension system and consider if you want a stitch regulator. My friend who has a big frame is struggling a bit more. Space is an issue. <br />'Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195458656221202202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-3053683067921706912017-02-01T20:33:52.788-05:002017-02-01T20:33:52.788-05:00I love your blocks, they're gorgeous! I have ...I love your blocks, they're gorgeous! I have an HQ16 on a studio frame and I love it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145912477735622991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-9831445013689487792017-02-01T17:49:12.529-05:002017-02-01T17:49:12.529-05:00What beautiful pineapple blocks!What beautiful pineapple blocks!Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-33336257154798821892017-02-01T16:43:25.619-05:002017-02-01T16:43:25.619-05:00Amazing blocks - it's going to be a stunning q...Amazing blocks - it's going to be a stunning quilt! I have an Innova and love it. Try them all. See what feels right...mine is very heavy compared to a friend's HQ, but that's okay with me. Look at what options are available for upgrade (Innova has a fancier stitch regulator, tension assembly, etc) and whether you can easily add them after you purchase. It's a steep learning curve to start (at least it was for me and no one even hinted at that fact, making it all that much harder!), but worth the effort! Good luck!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515254293191853580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-13026710481344397502017-02-01T13:02:36.433-05:002017-02-01T13:02:36.433-05:00Your pineapple blocks are amazing!!! Good luck on ...Your pineapple blocks are amazing!!! Good luck on your machine search. My advice would be to find one with a rep close by for assistance.Jennie in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266853059892546656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-6019989552796831912017-02-01T09:43:24.235-05:002017-02-01T09:43:24.235-05:00Ooh, la la! What an amazing project AND exciting ...Ooh, la la! What an amazing project AND exciting research-for-purchase! Vicki Welsh, as someone else mentioned, loves her Innova. Judy Laquidara, at Patchworktimes.com, is an APQS dealer. I've used a friend's 20+ year old machine, and the main thing I learned has that the machine I used didn't do well on curves. So test drive, test drive, test drive. That's all I know!Katie Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15747099863417435647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-40310886343982453242017-01-29T15:49:07.155-05:002017-01-29T15:49:07.155-05:00I have been quilting with the Bernina Q24 and love...I have been quilting with the Bernina Q24 and love it. It is at the quilt shop I work at. My boss had another brand long arm sorry I can't remember the name and she says the bernina is so much better. I have found it very easy to learn to use. I agree with the others get the biggest you can afford and which ever brand it is make sure they have good after sale care, with someone close to you. I would not get a sit down long arm that you have to move the quilt like you do with a domestic, as your shoulders will still get sore.<br />When you get a longarm practice with some quilt tops that are old and you are not too emotionally attached to. Save you pineapple quilt till you are comfortable with your longarm (it won't take long)Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148008932005586200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-16759750119769098472017-01-25T01:27:13.138-05:002017-01-25T01:27:13.138-05:00Your blocks are beautiful and I agree it would be ...Your blocks are beautiful and I agree it would be disappointing if the quilt ended up not fitting the bed. I'd love to have the space for a long arm. I have heard Tin Lizzie is a good option but can't speak from experience! Our guild president has one. AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-38487835477299835672017-01-24T20:52:20.536-05:002017-01-24T20:52:20.536-05:00I"m in love with your pineapple blocks! Have ...I"m in love with your pineapple blocks! Have fun researching and getting a long arm. You'll for sure get more ufos done with it.em's scrapbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111534162397777000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-72318238067245910432017-01-24T15:27:13.488-05:002017-01-24T15:27:13.488-05:00Your pineapple is just going to be awesome! I love...Your pineapple is just going to be awesome! I love those colors. I have spent time on the sit down Q20 BERNINA and I love it! I would have one if I had the room. The learning curve on it is zero since you already own a BERNINA. But buying a machine is a very personal choice-good luck and lucky you!Jenny K. Lyonhttp://quiltskipper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-40869604958675456662017-01-24T15:11:08.257-05:002017-01-24T15:11:08.257-05:00Since you asked how I REALLY feel, here goes - Why...Since you asked how I REALLY feel, here goes - Why must you pick the most complicated of all projects and then do it so well as to put so many of us to shame? I am in awe of the neatness (the perfect points)in every pineapple block. I bet your studio must be a huge mess right now, but the blocks are just the opposite - droolworthy!!!<br />Hugs,<br />Preeti.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-51164147516177121232017-01-24T03:19:43.734-05:002017-01-24T03:19:43.734-05:00How exciting, a long arm quilting machine. Sorry I...How exciting, a long arm quilting machine. Sorry I can't offer any help but wishing you all the best on the decision making.Carole~Quilter on the hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658668169962666910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-13857167678679791682017-01-24T01:02:08.501-05:002017-01-24T01:02:08.501-05:00I have a Handi-Quilter that I've owned for pro...I have a Handi-Quilter that I've owned for probably 12 years. It's got a smaller throat space but that's okay. It's not computerized, but that's okay, too. I just guide it and I've never had a bit of trouble with it. I just wanted to be able to do every last bit of any quilt I made and this allows me to do that. My daughter also uses it and we even taught her 9-year-old niece to use it! Good luck deciding!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814824232124376605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-54616291208810387182017-01-23T23:51:34.601-05:002017-01-23T23:51:34.601-05:00At a recent quilt show, I was able to test out all...At a recent quilt show, I was able to test out all of the brands you mentioned back to back. What I noticed most, was the difference in the tracking as it moves across the table. My Mom has a Nolting, and it now seems clunky compared to some of the others that are much smoother. I agree with Bonnie, in that you should get the largest Throat and table you can afford. If you are going computerized, make sure it is something that is intuitive for you. Each program is a little different, but so are our brains. Be sure you get the best one for you! Good luck!Joy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11814759273161921237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-27128429734046615342017-01-23T21:55:00.051-05:002017-01-23T21:55:00.051-05:00I could spend hours on talking about my long arm. ...I could spend hours on talking about my long arm. First thing -- buy the largest you can afford to... i.e. 16, 18, 20, 24" I have an 18" Nolting. I've done two King Size quilts on it and one I had to take off and turn around so I could do the end of it. You'll also need at least a 12' table. I have a Nolting and really like it. The company is very responsive and can help you over the phone. I've done all my own maintenance and repairs with their help. On the other hand I haven't had a lot of things go wrong. I have a friend who owns a Nolting but is now coveting an Innova. I believe she said they are digital and stop very quickly rather than taking a stitch or two before stopping. If you are going to be quilting for others you might want to consider getting a computer driven machine. I love the ease of that and I wasn't really great at free motion. Good luck with your machine. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-21609723580686877352017-01-23T13:16:21.237-05:002017-01-23T13:16:21.237-05:00Your blocks are stunning! My only advise on the l...Your blocks are stunning! My only advise on the longarm front is to make sure they offer and you take a maintenance and troubleshooting class. I don't own and Innova (I have a hand-me-down Nolting) but they are amazing at quilt shows and Vicki Welsh at: http://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/blog has one. She blogged about it a while back so you could touch base with her. Cherie in St Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292832934556141810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-87882407661170832532017-01-23T12:55:52.828-05:002017-01-23T12:55:52.828-05:00I'm so impressed with your blocks and the size...I'm so impressed with your blocks and the size of them is amazing. They are beautiful! And I'm so excited for you - shopping for a longarm! Have fun with your research, I know you'll find the best machine for you!Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-84403340053261672012017-01-23T12:16:28.210-05:002017-01-23T12:16:28.210-05:00Your blocks are so pretty!
Your blocks are so pretty!<br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-40083788801232026652017-01-23T12:08:50.469-05:002017-01-23T12:08:50.469-05:00The blocks are looking great - good luck in findin...The blocks are looking great - good luck in finding a long arm you like and hope you love oneKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-83926112808361170132017-01-23T11:40:12.159-05:002017-01-23T11:40:12.159-05:00I have a HQ 16 which is a great machine. Wishing ...I have a HQ 16 which is a great machine. Wishing for more throat space....Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-56780040365870693922017-01-23T08:47:42.598-05:002017-01-23T08:47:42.598-05:00I love your blocks and marvel at all the work invo...I love your blocks and marvel at all the work involved in each one. You wouldn't be the first to miscalculate...but yours will be worth it in the end! Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.com