I finally found something on Craigslist !!

I usually don't find anything quilty on Craigslist that's not a long way from home. After seeing how Dolores finds so much good fabric there, I checked it again this morning. I found an ad for a Juki 2000 machine with a Grace frame at a good price in the next county. I contacted the seller by e-mail and, lo and behold, she is someone that I went to grade school and high school with!

I called her and we caught up on what each of us has been doing for the past 40+ years then I asked about the set. She said she ordered the machine and frame combo from Kathy's Quilting, but has never used them...never took the machine out of the box! She said she has post polio syndrome and it's getting too painful for her to stand or even sit and sew so she's selling the set. She dropped her asking price for me and is including some quilt tops for "practice" and some fabric from her sewing room. I'm going to look at them tomorrow with cash in my pocket. I'm driving the truck and, if all goes well, I'll have a quilting machine and frame for DH to assemble by this time tomorrow!

See, Myrna, you just had to wait for the right moment!~!

Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you - Attachment 87291

Wow!!! And what are the chances it would be someone you know selling it! Congrats!

Good deal! I saw a Gammill 18/8 and frame on craig's list for $3250. It's in Colorado, but if I had a room big enough for the frame I'd sure make the trip for it. I just have no place to put a longarm frame.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy dance, happy dance..... sounds like a lot of fun coming your way!!!! AND catching up with someone from your past... double celebrations... Good Luck!

Great deal I never see those deals either and I do hope you get it, but so sorry to hear she is dealing with the post polio I lost my eldest brother to this it was extremely painful and debilitating he just wasted away. Give her my good wishes and I will keep her in my prayers.

Well isn't that serindipity? Very cool!

That sounds like a great price! If I get this frame and it doesn't fit in the sewing studio, I'll throw a room-sized rug on the basement floor and put it down there.

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Originally Posted by K. McEuen

Good deal! I saw a Gammill 18/8 and frame on craig's list for $3250. It's in Colorado, but if I had a room big enough for the frame I'd sure make the trip for it. I just have no place to put a longarm frame.

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wow. Glad to hear someone found something. I don't find something everyday, but I just keep looking. Might look at a serger at the one I am going to on Thursday. If they don't want too much I might get it.
I have one, but I want another because I am too lazy to keep changing thread. Want one set up in white thread and another in black thread.

I'm so sorry about your brother. My ex-daughter in law's father had post polio and I saw how he got progressively worse too. This lady has had three surgeries in the past two years and is having knee surgery next week.

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Originally Posted by Altairss

Great deal I never see those deals either and I do hope you get it, but so sorry to hear she is dealing with the post polio I lost my eldest brother to this it was extremely painful and debilitating he just wasted away. Give her my good wishes and I will keep her in my prayers.

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Wow Myrna.......that sounds great! Hope everything works out and you have a new machine soon!

So happy for you. What are the chances? Prayers being said for your friend.

YEAH for you and prayers for her! I hope it is all you wish for and the price is right enough!

Woo-hoo! Sounds like you just hit the jackpot! So happy for you and can't wait to see how you like it.

This sounds so exciting for you!! Keep us posted!

Wow Myrna, this is a great opportunity. I hope the two of you can come to an agreement about price and you come home with a new machine. And how nice to reconnect with an old friend from 'back in the day', too. As a nurse for many years I can tell you that post polio syndrome is a terrible terrible thing to suffer with. Just think, after surviving the original infection decades before it comes back to wreck the end of your life. I'm sure you've thought of it, but it would be so nice to finish one of those quilt tops for her. I'll bet she would love a quilt to snuggle with. Good luck tomorrow!

Congrats on your find ! Now you have a new friend again as well as a new machine.Good Luck and Happy Sewing.

Sounds great and you got to reconnect with an old friend. I agree with midge to finish one of those tops for her as a thank you.

How bizarre that your school friend is dealing with the same illness your brother had. What an incredible coincidence that you and she should cross paths again after so many years. As to the purchase, you are so lucky to have come across her add. Let us know how you like the set-up once you get rolling with it.

Way to go!

I have a Juki but no quilt frame. They are good machines and easy to use.