https://leahday.com/collections/long-arm-machine Which 2 features are the most important to consider when purchasing a longarm machine? Learn about the two features that will make you a happy longarm quilter for years to come!
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A Beginners Guide to Longarm Quilting on a Qnique Machine - https://leahday.com/blogs/quilt/longarm-quilting
Make sure to my other videos on longarm machines:
How to Set Up a New Longarm Machine - https://youtu.be/8z7tBs7rjcM
First Stitches on the Qnique 21X Elite Longarm - https://youtu.be/R1DImboq_rA
First Stitches with QCT on a new longarm - https://youtu.be/l0dGIEO9-Nk
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00:00 Are you wanting to buy a longarm machine?
00:15 I'm a longarm dealer and online teacher
00:40 We're focusing on longarm machine features
01:02 #1 Feature to check when buying a longarm machine
01:34 Longarm size determines your quilting space
02:00 How much quilting space will you have on a 19 inch longarm?
02:35 Why your quilting space will shrink as you quilt
03:05 How many times do you want to re-hoop your quilt?
03:51 More Space = More Creativity!
04:37 #2 Most Important Longarm Machine Feature
05:26 Stitches per minute determines how fast you can quilt
05:59 Why quilters buy longarm machines!
06:31 What is a good longarm machine speed?
07:13 Find a longarm machine that will GROW with you!
07:34 BONUS #3 - Make sure your longarm has accessories!
08:15 Take your time when purchasing a longarm machine!
08:43 Affordable computerized quilting can be added to Qnique longarms