Hi, I am the new guy on the block, my wife and I have been looking at long arm quilting machines for ever since 2005 trying to decide on which will be the best for us. Which will serve us the best, and which we can afford. So now we are thinking of the BL-Jewel on the Grace Pinnacle Frame.
If any one who has one can help us out, my main two questions are, (1) Are the rails strong enough not to sag due to the fact that they are joined together (two 5’ rails joined together), and what is the finished quilt size in inches that can go on the machine.(2) what is the over all size in inches that can be quilted
I am a new quilter, and want to quilt all the quilt tops that my wife has done and now even the quilt tops that I am done since November 2008.
Thanks
Archie
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New Guy on the Block
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cindyg
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Re: New Guy on the Block
Welcome Archie. You are up in the panhandle I believe.
The Jewel is new so I don't know how many people will be able to answer questions about it. The Grace frame should be easy to get some answers on. I can't help you because I have a HQ-16 with their studio frame.
You will have to post pics of your quilts in the photo section.
The Jewel is new so I don't know how many people will be able to answer questions about it. The Grace frame should be easy to get some answers on. I can't help you because I have a HQ-16 with their studio frame.
You will have to post pics of your quilts in the photo section.
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auntjana
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Re: New Guy on the Block
Welcome - Its great to have new longarmers!!!
The people at Grace frame are great and will answer your questions - I found the number from their website
Jana
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Archie-C
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Yes Cindy we do live in the Panhandle 50 miles north of Amarillo.
In Amarillo one sewing machine shop does sell the Jewel on the Pinnacle frame, but they have it on a 3' size frame. And they really do not know much about the Pinnacl frame because it is so new for them as well.
Jana, thanks, I look up their number and try to call them.
In Amarillo one sewing machine shop does sell the Jewel on the Pinnacle frame, but they have it on a 3' size frame. And they really do not know much about the Pinnacl frame because it is so new for them as well.
Jana, thanks, I look up their number and try to call them.
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Pilot2b
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Re: New Guy on the Block
Welcome Archie and wife. Want some snow. Another blizzard rolling in here for the weekend. Just had one last week. They say it is Spring, but, I wonder--HA.
Helen
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MastiffMomQlt
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Re: New Guy on the Block
Hi Archie,
If you are looking to buy a machine quilting set up, I would suggest going to a show where you can test drive LOTS of them & ask the vendors lots of questions. There is a HUGE machine quilting show in Kansas in May. That would be my suggestion.
Good luck & keep us posted
If you are looking to buy a machine quilting set up, I would suggest going to a show where you can test drive LOTS of them & ask the vendors lots of questions. There is a HUGE machine quilting show in Kansas in May. That would be my suggestion.
Good luck & keep us posted
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TwinquilterA
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Re: New Guy on the Block
HI Archie! I have a BL Jewel, but I am also new at this. I decided on this one bc it fits me. I have mine on the 10' frame with no sagging of quilts on the roller bar. I'm sure Grace would answer any of your questions. Also, if Kansas City isn't close enough, and you haven't been yet, go to the Houston Quilt Show; this year, it's in mid-October. There you can test drive all of the machines. Usually, there's a show deal as well. Good luck.