Has anyone put this machine on a long arm quilt frame?
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No, I haven't, but it's just like the Brother 1500pqs which is supposed to work on a long arm. This machine is too new for a review. Hope this helps.
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Hey Donna; I had trouble putting one of the bolts through one of the holes where the arm meets the foot pipe. I got stuck on that one part for about 30 minutes to an hour. It was like the holes were not synced when they were cut. It took some moving around and a few grey hairs later voila! I had my issue on the "L" footbar and arm bar. I had to maneuver the arm and leg every which way to get it to fit. Eventually it ended up going in; could not tell you what I did to force it to fit. It was like little effort did it over my weak force! I hope you ae able to get it to work. I am on the elliptical as I write this and it is an amazing pice of equipment. Hey Donna; I had trouble putting one of the bolts through one of the holes where the arm meets the foot pipe. I got stuck on that one part for about 30 minutes to an hour. It was like the holes were not synced when they were cut. It took some moving around and a few grey hairs later voila! I had my issue on the "L" footbar and arm bar. I had to maneuver the arm and leg every which way to get it to fit. Eventually it ended up going in; could not tell you what I did to force it to fit. It was like little effort did it over my weak force! I hope you ae able to get it to work. I am on... » Read More Hey Donna; I had trouble putting one of the bolts through one of the holes where the arm meets the foot pipe. I got stuck on that one part for about 30 minutes to an hour. It was like the holes were not synced when they were cut. It took some moving around and a few grey hairs later voila! I had my issue on the "L" footbar and arm bar. I had to maneuver the arm and leg every which way to get it to fit. Eventually it ended up going in; could not tell you what I did to force it to fit. It was like little effort did it over my weak force! I hope you ae able to get it to work. I am on the elliptical as I write this and it is an amazing pice of equipment. « Show Less
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I haven't tried yet, since I just got my machine. While I was researching machines I found a you tube video demonstrating sewing a seam like jeans have on denim and then he folded it up twice like a hem and it sewed great.
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I have done two large quilts with this frame. I like that it is lightweight and easy to move. The only thing is I tape the joints as they tend to pop open when you move it a lot. It is sturdy enough for large projects.
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Hi Matt, I am not that far on my quilt to know for sure. But I am planning on using it with my machine. It looks like the person in the picture shown using in it is using a regular sewing machine. So when I get this far with my quilt I will be winging it. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Yes, if they are not too long for the space allowed. You will also need to use something like a "Deely-bob" inside the cone to stabilize it and the round white disc stabilizers (that came with the machine) on the outside end of the cone where the thread enters the thread guides - and make sure the disc is a lot wider than the narrow end of the cone or the thread will get caught between the cone and the disc . You can purchase the Deely-bob online from Nancy's Notions or Keepsake Quilting.
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My machine is on top of the table and it works fine. The sides of the Slider just cling to the side and back of my machine. It is suggested that you tape the sides and back down so the quilt doesn't pull it up. This is not an issue with me because I do small work. Hope this helps.
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No, this machine covers you on both - it's an excellent little sewing machine and also an embroidery machine. It doesn't weigh much and if you go to classes or anything, it would be easy to tote around. Basically, to convert from basic sewing to embroidery, you will remove the front panel (usually the equipment tray where you keep extra feet, etc.), and then there is a connector to which you will slide in the embroidery arm. There is a hoop that will attach to that arm. You'll change your presser foot to the quilting/embroidery Q foot, and you're set up. There are all sorts of ins and outs of embroidery, and you'll want to read the manual and learn what you can about embroidery, stabilizers, hooping, etc. This machine accommodates only a 4x4 embroidery field -- some of the dream machines have huge fields. However, I have found 4x4 to be enough in most cases, and for the money, it suits me just fine. I think Brother has an online manual that you could read (pdf) before you buy. That would give you a really good idea of the capabilities. It is a small machine -- I do a lot of garment sewing, but I doubt it would accommodate a full size quilt or ball gown or anything like that because the bed isn't big enough. But for most garments and embroidery projects, it is just fine for me. Hope this helps.
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This machine does not have quilting templates. It does off different stitches that are indicated on the front of the machine. My main focus for using this machine is for the embroidery portion.
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I have completed two quilts on this machine. One twin size and one queen. I adore this machine and find it very user frendly. I am now making placemats and tablerunners for Christmas gifts. This machine is a breath of fresh air compaired to the Brother I had before.
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It works just fine . . .the BSR is no problem because it works on top of the quilt, not below where the Slider is. I use my slider with the BSR attached and without.
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You have to remove the arm and put it in beside the machine. I have the same machine and that is what I purchased this for, works for me.
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Thank you for your inquiry, and interest in Grace Gracie Queen Sewing Quilting Frame For Quilting Machine: Brother 1500 S. It will work with the Janome items listed at http://www.graceframe.com/site/images/documents/compatibility/speed_control_compatibility.pdf We strive to offer superior customer service, and a positive shopping experience. We'd like to earn a 5 star feedback rating, and ensure your 100% satisfaction. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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I wouldn't hesitate to make a queen sized quilt on it. You do need to jelly roll what you've quilted in order to maneuver, just as with any other sewing machine. But it has a really big bed to rest the material on while you work, which I really, really like.
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I've never had a problem with the bobbin area. I've been using the machine a great deal in the past 6 months having made 3 full quilts and working on a 4th-and all the piecework and machine quilting that goes with that-so mine is getting a lot of usage. I had one issue with thread but I was using really cheap thread-when I changed it out to the better thread my problem went away (this was on the top end of the machine not the bobbin area). So I would suggest changing the thread, to see if the problem stops.
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It is wonderful for free motion quilting. I use quilting thread in top and bobbin. Don't know about invisible thread. Probably equally excellent.
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It comes with instructions on how to put the frame together and how to put the sewing machine on the frame--however, it does not teach you how to quilt if that is what you were also referring to. Please let us know if you have any further questions.