I Love piecing Quilts and I also like to quilt my own Quilts, which I did on my domestic machine. I was always interested in a Long Arm Machine, but I felt the cost was too much. A friend told me about the HQ 16 and I felt the cost was within my budget. I purchased a HQ16 in 2006 and the Pro Stitcher in 2008. I was really happy with them, but after attending a Seminar at Central Sewing, Edmonton, AB. I was really impressed with the Fusion and the extra sewing area. Well the same friend that originally told me about the HQ16 was at the Seminar and told me she was interested in buying my machine & Pro Stitcher. When I came home I told my husband I was interested in upgrading to the Fusion, his remark was that a few year ago we could have purchased a car for that price, but then he said I deserved the upgrade. I didn’t wait for him to say no. So, the deal was made with my friend and she purchased my machine. I have given her lessons on the machine and she is very happy with the HQ16.
Because I live 300 miles from any Dealer, I have always set up my own machines & I have just finished setting up the Fusion with the frame which has allowed me to understand the machine.
I have quilted many Baby Panel Quilts, large pieced quilts and also a Photo Transfer Quilt for my Grand Daughter for Graduation. I do Stippling, Love using Rulers. I have done MacTavishing by Karen MacTavish & really like her Technique. I also used the Pro Stitcher on a Couple of Quilts, but gave it up with my HQ16.
I have attended the Beginners and Intermediate Classes in Salt Lake and am looking forward to attending the Pro Stitcher Retreat. I would love to be chosen to attend the HQ Story Retreat.
I own the following HQ machine: HQ Fusion
