I loaded the OBW onto the frame, this time using pins rather than chain stitching the quilt to the leaders The OBW is 50 by 60. I thought it would load rather quickly. It did, but I had to re-pin it because I didn’t pin the back on straight. I also raked my right ring finger on one of the pins and left a bit of DNA on the quilt. Sigh.
It is a great starter system. I am including the Grace GMQ Pro frame with the machine. It is a freebie, more or less. I would prefer local pick up, but am willing to ship the machine (not the frame) to the lower 48 states for shipping costs alone.
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I started my little quiltmaking business with a Bailey's machine! It was a smaller one and I quickly outgrew it, but I certainly appreciate it's impact on helping me get started with quiltmaking as a business and longarm quilting in general. This makes me feel all nostalgic and reminds me how far I've come in the last five years! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice machine. I love it's song. I also like the fact that it takes regular sewing machine needles and class 15 bobbins.
DeleteI wish I could afford it. I had a lesson on a long arm, several years ago. I can't FMQ on a regular machine (too much quilt to move around for me), but, I did pretty well moving the machine instead of the quilt. One of these days..... when the boys college is paid off.
ReplyDeleteIt is lots of fun. I recommend it
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