What is a Long Arm Quilting Machine?
Long arm quilting machines are used for quilting large pieces rapidly and are a great way to start a quilting business. Similar to sewing machines, they connect the quilt top, batting and quilt bottom in one motion.DefinitionLong arm quilting machines are “a special sewing machine that is used for machine quilting a quilt. The quilt is held taut on a large frame while the machine arm moves freely allowing the operator to create a quilting design on the quilt using free motion,” according to How-to-Quilt.com.FunctionThe machines allow people to complete quilts much more rapidly than hand quilting, offering the opportunity to sell the quilts for supplemental income or to give them as gifts.TypesLong arm quilting machines are typically used for two primary styles of quilting–custom work and pantograph work. Pantograph designs are pre-drawn and are more popular because of the minimal work required by the quilter. Custom work involves more individual attention and can be more expensive bec
