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[wendyw1]

What machine are you using on your frame?

I'm using a Janome 1600P. It's a semi industrial, hight speed machine. It has 9" throat space but once you start quilting with the take up roller you get down to only having about 5" working area, so very limiting for patterns etc. But I love to be able to just 'finish off a quilt', even if it is only with stippling, which I do enjoy doing anyway.

You have done well Jean to get as far as you have, you must send some pics soon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Wendy

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I'm using a Janome 1600P. It's a semi industrial, hight speed machine. It has 9" throat space but once you start quilting with the take up roller you get down to only having about 5" working area, so very limiting for patterns etc. But I love to be able to just 'finish off a quilt', even if it is only with stippling, which I do enjoy doing anyway.

You have done well Jean to get as far as you have, you must send some pics soon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Wendy

I thought that it was or a 6500 or 6600. I had 6600 with thoughts to put it on a frame like yours. I traded it in when I got this set up. Machine is a Pfaff Grand Quilter 18.8 , aka Husquvarna 18.8, aka Tin Lizzie.

[wendyw1]

I will be interested to see how you go with your tin lizzie.

[Sandy Navas]

I'm interested in knowing if you run into any problems. Don't forget that I have the HV Mega-Quilter 8x18 and have been down the road of problems . . .

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I'm interested in knowing if you run into any problems. Don't forget that I have the HV Mega-Quilter 8x18 and have been down the road of problems . . .

Yes, Sandy, I know, and I a'fearin' that! But my dealer isn't as far away as yours was, so it will go back to him if it doesn't work right. Did you say they said the timing was off? I have a video that teaches you how to fix that, but it sounds like a scary proposition. I'm about to sew my first stitches, so wish me luck!

[Sandy Navas]

Yes, Sandy, I know, and I a'fearin' that! But my dealer isn't as far away as yours was, so it will go back to him if it doesn't work right. Did you say they said the timing was off? I have a video that teaches you how to fix that, but it sounds like a scary proposition. I'm about to sew my first stitches, so wish me luck!

Wishing you luck. The cable from the quilter to the computer was damaged or in some way dysfunctional. They replaced it and the encoders (twice).

What computer system did you get with yours?

Oh, and after talking to the Tin Lizzie people (who actually make your machine and mine) I found that they were more helpful than the HV dealer I bought from. So, if you run into real problems just give them a call. They were fantastic to work with.