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yourself time to play with each one
and consider these things:
Ergonomics Is the machine
comfortable for me? You will be using
the machine for hours at a time, so it
needs to be adjustable to your needs.
Does the machine flow nicely? Yo u
don’t want to be fighting with the
weight of it.
Does it fit? Sounds obvious, but
do check your space to make sure
it fits, with space to move around
it. Depending on your choice, the
machine may only need to be
accessed from one end and the other
end can be placed against a wall.
Stitching quality Does the stitch look
good? Is it easy to adjust the length
and use the stitch regulator? How
easy it is to adjust the tension?
Machine set-up Does the price include
machine set-up? What education is
included in the price?
Picking your supplier I would
recommend that you pick your
supplier not just on the machine or
price, but on the before- and after-
sales service. It can be a steep
learning curve and you want to know
that someone will be there to guide
you. Just because someone is a long
way away doesn’t have to rule them
out. The dealer for my machine is in
another state and all I need to do
is ring her up, put the phone near
the machine, and she can usually
diagnose the problem pretty quickly.
Impressive, I think.Back to that important
question, price
So finally you have identified your
quilting needs, chosen your supplier
and machine type to suit those needs.
Do make sure you are comparing
apples with apples when you arechecking the prices of different
machines. They will vary considerably
according to what is included in the
package. One brand may seem much
cheaper than another, but then
everything extra, such as the ruler base
or pantograph laser, are added extras.
Don’t be in a hurry and get sucked
into the first deal; check the small print
or you might end up paying more than
you thought. Most of all, enjoy your
longarm. Don’t be one of those who
leaves it in the box, too afraid to use it.
Happy quilting.Anita
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