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Step 1
Determine if the quilting machines are long-arm quilting machines or regular quilting machines. Long-arm quilting machines accommodate for sewing larger quilts, whereas regular quilting machines can only sew standard-sized quilts. Regular quilting machines usually can sew quilts 6 inches deep, whereas long-arm quilting machines can sew up to 18-inch deep quilts.
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Step 2
Find out how many stitches the machine has. Some machines have many stitch designs, whereas others only contain basic stitch patterns. If you would like to sew fancy stitches, a quilting machine with more stitching designs is ideal.
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Step 3
Know if the machine is mechanical or electronic. The controls and settings on mechanical quilting machines will have to be set manually, whereas those on electronic machines are automatic. Electronic sewing machines usually have touchpad controls with preset configurations.
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Step 4
Learn about the warranty and repair policies of the machines. Compare the expiration dates of the warranties and under what conditions repairs can be requested. A quilting machine with a good warranty is worth the extra price it may cost so that if the machine becomes broken or damaged, you can have it fixed.
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Step 5
Compare the prices of the quilting machines. Some machines are more affordable than others, which may be an important purchase determination factor, especially if you are on a budget. Long-arm quilting machines, machines with numerous stitches and electronic machines usually cost more than others.
