With sewing machines that provide quilter-friendly features, innovative sewists can produce stunning quilts that serve both utilitarian and artistic purposes. By Carol Benton Updated Aug 15, 2023 ...

If you’re planning to sew materials like vinyl or leather, this heavy-duty sewing machine is worth the expense. It’s equipped with a stronger motor than other options, and has an impressive ...

'You have mature customers who have the money and the time to do it,” she said. 'The machines are fairly expensive” - $3,200 to $19,900 for new units and $3,500 or more for used refurbished ...

Not every quilter becomes a “long armer” for several reasons, beginning with the cost of the machines, which can range from about $2,000 on up to $40,000. The machines also take up a lot of space.

An eastern Iowa company that offers innovations for the quilting industry is marking its 50th year in business this week with a series of events, give-aways, classes and celebrations.

Free-motion quilting, preloaded alphabets, and hundreds of stitches—today’s sewing machines do more than stitch in a straight line. By Carol Benton, By Stacey L. Nash Updated Oct 13, 2023 12: ...