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Longarm Quilting Again!

February 6, 2014

The Sometimes Crafter | Gammill Statler Stitcher

I’ve been waiting years to get a new longarm.  I’m so glad that it’s finally here.  I’ve been learning how it works and have started to learn AutoSketch so I can design my own patterns for it.  The computer is fun and i’m glad to have it, but quilting free-motion is fantastic.  It’s so light and smooth running.  I went with the biggest model, the 30″, and was a little worried about being able to maneuver it because of it’s size, but there was no need to worry about that.  It does have a power assist option so I can free-motion quilt while it’s still on the belts, but honestly I much prefer to use it off the belts and moving it around is no problem.

The Sometimes Crafter | Gammill Statler Stitcher

It just arrived on Sunday, and i’ve been sick all week, so I haven’t played around with it a whole lot yet, but I did manage to quickly try some quilt-doodled feathers.  There was no plan, I just turned the machine on and started “drawing”.  I’m excited for all the possibilities with this machine, and feel like I can really take my quilting to the next level and quilt as I have always wanted to quilt.  With that said, I’m back in business.  I already have a few weeks wait, so if you are interested in having me quilt a quilt for you, now’s the time.  Quilts have started to arrive and i’m ready to be back to quilting!

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  1. QuiltNut Creations says

    February 7, 2014 at 6:52 am

    So happy for you!

    Reply
  2. Blanca Rico says

    February 7, 2014 at 1:57 am

    Congratulations! Enjoy your new toy!

    I’d love to use one of those at least once.

    Reply
  3. Cheryl Arkison says

    February 7, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Finally! Yay.

    Reply
  4. Amber says

    February 9, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Looks like it was worth the wait! So awesome. Can’t wait to see it in action!

    Reply
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