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Comment on So you want to buy a long-arm – why you should buy an Innova (from me!) by Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:36:58 +0000

Hi Becky,

You can see the dealers at

http://www.abminternational.com/home-quilting-dealer-locations.php

There’s a few dealers in Utah, or you could always fly out to Colorado to see me! For my list of “add-ons”, see the following page:

http://www.quiltingbyjeanne.com/page.php?ID=18

Thanks!
Jeanne

Comment on AutoPilot on its way, Innova Support, and Tin Lizzie 18LS + MQR up for sale! by Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:34:47 +0000

Yes, you can configure the Innova for sit-down work; the engineers set up the frame specifically for that reason. The cost of an 18″ system is listed here:

http://www.quiltingbyjeanne.com/page.php?ID=19

For the 18″ package, the cost is $8,995. This doesn’t include the AutoPilot, though; the computer cost is $13,995 in addition.

Comment on Upgrading to Innova — Tin Lizzie 18LS for sale by Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:33:02 +0000

Hi Lori,

You can try out the Innova at my house in Windsor, or at Shared Threads in Arvada. I believe there’s also a place in Cortez, CO. All the Innova dealers are listed at:
http://www.abminternational.com/home-quilting-dealer-locations.php

Thanks!

Comment on AutoPilot on its way, Innova Support, and Tin Lizzie 18LS + MQR up for sale! by Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:30:28 +0000

Hi Lori,

Somehow your email didn’t get through — If we haven’t talked, I’m certainly interested in talking about the innova! Email me offline @ quilts@quiltingbyjeanne.com

Comment on AutoPilot on its way, Innova Support, and Tin Lizzie 18LS + MQR up for sale! by Terri Krumm

Terri Krumm — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:47:41 +0000

I am very interested in this set-up. I currently have a 15″ Bailey’s with a Grace Pro FRame. I would like to have a sit-down system, as I am chronically ill–is this type of adjustment possible with the Innova?

This might be the solution I am looking for. So the total cost with stitch regulator, total, total, around $13,000. Or am I leaving out part of the computer costs?

Comment on So you want to buy a long-arm – why you should buy an Innova (from me!) by Becky Hales

Becky Hales — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:41 +0000

I am interested in learning more about the ABM Innova system. My husband and I are looking into the possibility of having a quilting system that I can use for a home-based quilting business. What is the pricing for this machine? What is included for the price? What add-on features would you recommend, and what do they cost? Is there a way to test one out before I decide to purchase (I live about 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City, Utah)? Thanks, and I will watch for your reply.
Sincerely,
Becky

Comment on ABM International Innova AutoPilot Hands-On Report by quiltingbyjeanne

quiltingbyjeanne — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:47:30 +0000

If you want some pictures of some great hand-quilting, go do a google search for Irena Bluhm. She just started quilting in 2005 and is an amazing freehand quilter. My personal opinion is that good long-armers work on both skills. There are some that do just computer quilting, but even computer quilting has some limitations. I started on quilting with a little Juki 9″ machine (not a good idea) with a computer system, but I started learning freehand when I got a Tin Lizzie 18LS. I recommend you start with free-hand, get comfortable with that, then go for a computer. You’ll learn all the necessary techniques before complicating things with a computer system. As far as which system to buy, I would get the 26″ if you are thinking of ultimately getting a computer system. You’ll want to be able to quilt as large a space as possible. The nice thing about the Innova is that the 26″ is no more difficult to use than the 18″. For the small increase in price, get the 26″.

Comment on ABM International Innova AutoPilot Hands-On Report by yola

yola — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:27:47 +0000

Hi Jeanne,
when you started LAQ, did you do this hand-guided, ie without the computer?
I’ve been looking at pictures of quilting and I am a bit despondent now. It seems that all the great quilting is done with computer-programs. Or am I wrong? Can I do this without a computer-program, especially when I start out?
If I’m thinking of adding a computer-program later, would it be better to try and buy the 26″? Or can you quilt with the computer on 18″? I hope I’m making sense to you? I am confused and need to decide before the price increase…
Thanx, Yola in South Africa

Comment on ABM International Innova AutoPilot Hands-On Report by quiltingbyjeanne

quiltingbyjeanne — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:39:42 +0000

I think Pro-Q is really only designed for computerized quilting. I’ve got it, but I’m not sure how you could use it for hand-guided quilting. you might consider contacting Ellen Munnich (ellen@munnichdesign.com) to ask her directly on Panto-lite and Pro-Q and get her suggestions. I haven’t heard anything about QuiltCAD, so I can’t really tell you anything about that.

Comment on ABM International Innova AutoPilot Hands-On Report by yola

yola — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:38:16 +0000

Hi Jeanne, I’ve looked on internet at Pro-Q Lite (panto-lite) – its seems very easy, but there is only few patterns (26?) then you can buy online (which does work out quite expensive for me with the exchange rate)
I’ve also looked at Pro-Q Designer. Do you know anything about this? It looks like very complicated system for computerized quilting- a lot of functions though. But I dont know if you can use this for hand-guided quilting? And perhaps it is bit too advanced for beginner?
Do you know anything about the QuiltCad (Grace Company)?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I would like to get the panto-program at same time as machine, otherwise I might just get stuck without patterns here at the tip of Africa?
Thanx!