🎀 I BOUGHT A LONGARM 🎊 UNBOXING MY APQS MILLIE

[@volleydoll9483]

Tracy's Whirlnswirls were the first quilting videos I watched when I got my longarm and I was hooked through her 4 sets of 100 designs in a hundred days. My husband and I set up my longarm (not APQS) when we moved to Hawaii. The manual was exact and easy to follow; it looks like your yours was too. I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary and watching you assemble your Millie. Thank you for sharing!

[@bedofducks]

Do I want one, yes. Do I have room, no. Have I ever made a quilt, no 😂 I know I'm not alone!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Aspirational goals!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Teehee!! Thanks for the laugh Emma. I only have made two quilts, and a couple more quilt tops, but boy, I sure would love to have a longarm machine too. Yet taking a class and renting time on someone else's machine is likely the smart next step, just as Karen mentions. After all, we don't buy ourselves a car until after years of being a passenger, then taking lessons, then passing a test, and then driving our parents' car for awhile, right? Only difference is, we don't have to assemble it after we buy it. ;-)

[@brendahuggins7994]

I have a 5 foot Baby Lock Coronet because I don't have a big sewing room and I can quilt king size quilts on it too.

[@petmomful2260]

@@brendahuggins7994 How can you do that? Is it a hoop frame? What machine do you have?

[@OutRagaous]

Welcome! I laughed out loud for quilt #3. The tension dial! Dum dum dum! We all have to hitch up and "get over it" to get on with tension. What I want to know is when you put your 2nd or 3rd needle in backwards! Yeah, it's gonna happen. Have a ball on your new toy!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

No but I almost did 😎

[@marydeporre2425]

So inspiring you are continuing to learn and grow in your quilting journey. Keep it up, thanks!👍🥰

[@tamipugh3377]

Congratulations! I have owned 3 APQS Longarm machines. They are the best. My Lucy is best ole girl you could ask for. The service team at APQS is absolutely awesome. Anytime I can’t figure out what or how something is happening I email them and they respond very quickly. I have been quilting since 1998 on my APQS Machine.

[@ysmith5912]

You not alone, I too want to learn quilting. I also fall in love the APQS 🥰

[@abigaildolinger2754]

Congratulations on your purchase of an APQS machine! I bought my Millie in 2006 and wonder now how I quilted without her. Tech support at APQS is awesome. Enjoy!!!

[@lindavickerman9753]

Your excitment was a joy to watch.....trust your enjoyment in using it is as satisfying as my pleasure in watching you quilt !!

[@cindyc7868]

I am in tears watching you. Your joy is infectious and we all need some joy right now. Thank You for sharing with us.

[@jeanisrael2732]

Wow, Congratulations Karen on your new quilting machine. I'm very excited for you. I've been thinking about one for a few years, but haven't had the guts to make the leap. I think I'll learn vicariously through you for now. 😀😍

[@AEStaley1]

Wow!!!! I would bet you were up all night smiling in front of your new machine! Congrats!!! Have fun.😎😀

[@kimberleyprice5143]

Wow!! Father & son are almost identical 😵 just saw you vlog last night from a few months back where Cameron got the all clear, and I shed a tear of joy and relief for all of your family 🥰. Millie looks fabulous, happy quilting 🧵✂️💜

[@colleenarmstrong6005]

I got so excited for you watching you unpack and assemble your long arm. Love the videos.

[@pattyturner7634]

During the summer I purchased a long-arm machine too. It is such a luxury but so nice to have access to whenever you’re ready to quilt. Have fun!

[@pamelavance648]

Okie dokie watched video Yayyyyy Happiness is.....being happy for another's happiness I'm just giddy " laughing " with joy for you

[@craftwithlove5580]

I dream receiving my long arm just the way you did, on a calm cloudy day and a little bit of rain, Really enjoyed seeing you getting your own. Things always happen for a reason and being that COVID was keeping everyone inside and separated. It brought you and your quilts together to complete them, now that was worth being quarantine 🤩 In His Grace Lorisa

[@cynthiacook1985]

Oh how fun for you. I'll have to live vicariously thru you for now.

[@kathleeneast8282]

What a treat to watch you unwrap your longarm! Reminded me of when I unboxed my Martelli cutting table in my new craft room and in my new house. It was like Christmas . . . only for quilters! If I was younger, had more space, maybe more money, I might have followed your lead, but I'm moving toward smaller quilts every day, so I'll just enjoy your pleasure in this new venture. Congratulations!!

[@StacesBakes]

This is sooooo exciting. I’m so happy for you. Insanely jealous, but happy. 🤣❤️

[@Maureenmac226]

Wow! You are a very talented woman, not only at quilting but putting that long arm together! Best of luck with Millie.

[@SusanRoseArt]

I am seriously in awe and seriously impressed! Wow! That's one mahoosive piece of machinery! 😲 I'm loving watching your quilting stories ... and thankfully it's keeping me from tidying up my craft room because I have too much material all over the place lol!

[@cccm60]

Congratulations, Karen on purchasing your APQS Millie. 🎉 I purchased a APQS George several years ago. I love him. I can’t tell you how much I feel my quilting has improved because of my purchase. Have fun

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. When did you decide it was male

[@cccm60]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts The name”George” gave it a push towards that direction. Hahaha . I watched an old video from APQS called “Going Quilting” it was a promotional video hosted by Fons and Porter. They introduced a gentleman named George (no last name given) and said that the sit down machine was named after him.

[@pamelavance648]

Ooohhh lucky girl that's the brand i want Saving saving while dreaming Looking forward to your adventures with this machine hope you share lots of good information Again yayyyyyyyyyyy for your long arm purchase I know you hear it often but i so very much appreciate your videos Fun and inspirational Ok gotta go ads over lol now to watch my favorite quilt person YOU

[@rachaelb9164]

Thank you for actually following the Covid restrictions. They actually do help. I just started quilting this year and can’t wait until everything is open again and I can take some classes. My friend has a long arm machine. We babysit for her and she’s basically the only non family person we have over. She and I both work in healthcare so we are both extra cautious. I didn’t realize there were quilting conferences. Maybe by next year?

[@redknitter]

I took Tracey's Boot Camp a couple of years ago. She is my hero. Great teacher and support. I have been long arming for almost 3 years now and I love it. It just gets easier and easier.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thank you for the encouragement

[@coreybartkuscole444]

I love this video!! I love your channel! But mostly I love your lovely personality, wealth of practical knowledge and can do spirit. Thank you so much for your inspiration.🤎🤎🤎

[@carolann0117]

Congratulations on your new Millie!!! I LOVE my Millie and the support I get from APQS!!

[@errinwellman1960]

Oh Karen, I'm SO EXCITED for you!

[@brendabixler8272]

I am so very happy for you it is so wonderful for you that you have done something for you. You are and fantastic woman cant wait to see all the beautiful quilts you create,

[@denisesawyer6980]

No fighting or biting. I burst out laughing.

[@gkarreq2007]

At $19,700 on sale I'm going to just live Vicariously through you. :) Congrats on your new machine I am so jealous! /sisterly hugs

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I saved for 5 years

[@eschaefer6512]

Holy moly. You got that sucker together and WORKING! Congratulations. I love how those machines work.

[@g.ladouceur3479]

You are lucky ans I like your vidéos. Thank you for all advice. Beautiful sewing quilts with this new purchase. 😊💝🌷

[@elenalanglois]

Wow! Look at you slinging those big boxes... you are so strong!! Congratulations on your new long arm. I cheered with excitement watching your assembly. Good for you for treating yourself. You deserve it!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They were big but not terribly heavy

[@joanneirving5216]

Wow! Congrats. That is so awesome. And I loved that you offloaded the machine and that you were instrumental in putting it together. Great role model. I wish you many happy hours of quilting.

[@lydiayates]

... « why, you buy a long arm, of course! » omg 🤣 too funny. Not sure my hubby would agree. Happy quilting and enjoy your new toy! Can’t wait to see what you create with it!

[@lizbethy3214]

Congratulations! Enjoy! Stay healthy! Make lots of fun, cozy, beautiful quilts!

[@roxannthompson3987]

All I can say is WOW! I think it would be great to be able to use long arm for quilts. Tku, very enjoyable.

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Fabulous for you Karen. Can see you spending many happy hours quilting. You looked so so happy unpacking and putting it together. I have a HQ Sweet Sixteen sit down long-arm and love it. The free motion quilting for me is the best part. Happy quilting Karen 👍

[@Treaclepuff]

I am thrilled for you to get a long arm of your own, and that you have space to put one! It looks like you are having such a wonderful time with it! I'm glad you have the wherewithal to work on issues yourself! I hope that soon, your area will open up more so you can visit with your quilting friends, family, and have classes soon! Take care!

[@marq9955]

I am so happy for you! Now, don’t forget us, narrow throat home machine warriors!

[@wendycurrie7695]

I have really been enjoying your site and videos!! I can’t believe that my 9 year old daughter and I set up my Millie together the night she arrived 15 years ago. I was a young single Mom of 4 with a lot of determination! They are great machines that just keep on going!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Well done you

[@Mommamacnz]

What a wonderful machine and it's great you and your family got it set up with no squabbling. I love that you put the bow back on = it looks perfect there.

[@bjbischof620]

Congratulations! Your happiness is contagious, and that type of contagion is so needed. Thank you for sharing with us. The adventure begins.

[@robinbrown5256]

CONGRATULATIONS on your long arm purchase. You certainly deserve it, and it was nice to see your husband and son. I also have rented time at Whirls and Swirls, and Tracey is a wonderful teacher. Thanks for all your wonderful videos.

[@saffronhammer7714]

One day when I have the space, I would love to purchase a long arm quilter. Maybe when my son moves out. Presently my apartment is so small, that unless I slept in the living room, it literally can't happen here. I will keep my dream alive!

[@lilysnana1955]

I so totally enjoy living vicariously thru you! LOL! I have only come back to patchwork this year after a 40 year hiatus so being introduced to all the advancements in quilting has been a revelation. Thanks for all of the great info, inspiration, and encouragement I gain from watching your videos!

[@lindaoleary2316]

I help make these wonderful machines. You are going to fall in love with Millie! I enjoyed watching the assembly. Enjoy!

[@lorimulder9836]

I have 3 kids all adults now: 2 sons, 1 daughter....love them all, but gosh adult sons are so useful! My oldest is a mechanic, never put a car in a shop for repairs 😂

[@fludrbywest3886]

Oh how thrilling ❣️❣️❣️💖😍🥰🤩❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👊🏼woop wooop 😱 I’m so happy for you Karen 😘

[@janerose1945]

Karen, this video was a delight. Loved the pace of the fast-forward for the put-together with your husband and son. You were such a sweet team. Although I just love your instructional vids pace and content, this was really entertaining and fun to watch. Your increasing skills in production as well as your excellent content are a benefit and joy to us all. Endless thanks for all of your guidance. Can't wait to see the Sugaridoo quilt done! And thanks for starting in the garage with the delivery. It added to the excitement and fun.

[@amandaharvey455]

I was impressed with how strong she is and her ability to use power tools!! 😂

[@jshipard54]

Hi Karen, I think you are so worthy of treating yourself a long arm! Congratulations and I look forward from Australia, watching you enjoying and playing on it. Take care and stay safe ❤️❤️

[@teresadawkins3876]

So excited for you and for the videos to come. I got a Grace 15R a few months back and just finished my first quilt. It was so fast my family now believes they will all get quilts in their lifetime.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

LOL

[@anneoppegard7106]

Congratulations!!! I got butterflies of excitement just watching you set her up ... vicarious joy!

[@brookeinmaine]

Nice to see your family helping you on this! 👨‍👩‍👦 Karen, I'll be learning along with you since I'm a new owner of a 12 ft Millie. Bliss is a dream. ❤️🧵❤️

[@KMLong-hi9iw]

Karen. I had so much fun watching this video. From truck unloading, to loading the long arm it was interesting and fun. Here it is Jan. 2021 and I am watching this video from June 2020. I am very impressed with your "can do" attitude and tool savy ways. I am a beginner and I am still quilting simple lines with my walking foot. This was fun.

[@mariabrenneman8881]

Congratulation, Karen, on getting your new Millie. Looking forward to more of your videos. Take care and be safe.

[@MJQuilter]

Karen you are going to reallly love it because its your own. Congratulation to you. Happy for you

[@brigidmccrea2790]

Congrats! You may feel u r alone but you help so many of us with your vids. I am glad I found your channel.

[@LiseW3]

Congrats on acquiring a long arm. This is fantastic. I love Tracey. She is an excellent trainer. She makes it looks so easy.

[@earlenejarrells7044]

Congratulations Karen, best of everything to your future quilting.

[@loneschou7008]

he he. you know what. i planned to go to USA last spring. of course it was cancelled. so....i bought a long arm quilter... Hope you Will enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine ♡

[@conniehusband1365]

WOOHOOO KAREN!!!!!!! So happy for you. Looking forward to seeing your LA work.

[@sharp9059]

Good looking and handy. Red Green would be proud!!

[@HRHDMKYT]

I have always been curious as to how a long arm machine looks when it's being shipped and unpacked and assembled/installed. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us! I love the giant bow too... it's amazing how such a small thing can just lift our moods, eh? Thanks for fast-forwarding, as we only needed to get the gist. You are lucky to have such talented helpers, but I am amazed at how quickly you got your Millie up and running. Congratulations Karen! ~Diana K., East York.

[@bevtimmons7866]

So glad you have a long arm I squeezed a babylock coronet with a five foot frame in my sewing loft Fought with large quilts for a few months the bought a 10 foot frame I don’t have quilt advance but it sounds wonderful Enjoy your new toy I have quilted about 40 in the last 3 years had about 35 complete before so UFOs have been dropping like flies and new ideas coming twofold to replace

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's like a coffee cup holder...it makes such a difference

[@paulathomas9240]

Go for it, Karen! You will have such fun.

[@lesliewalsh]

Hi Karen. Love your videos, you have given me so many great ideas. Owning your own longarm is a game changer! Like you I was off to the races about 5 minutes after I set mine up lol. And like you, then came the dreaded "fix the tension" time. I belong to several quilting FB groups and on one of them a member talked about her experience with tension problems and how she solved them by watching Jamie Wallan's KZbin video. Well I watched it and did exactly what he said and voila! tension problem fixed. I love our quilting community. Someone always has an answer or idea to help with a problem. Cheers on this snowy cold day in Erin, Ontario.

[@janetwest8379]

I am so impressed that you carried all those boxes, by your self off the truck. Congratulations on your Millie! You have to name her. Love your channel have learned so much.

[@noplacelikehome9116]

Karen, I'm just tickled for you! How fun! I learned to longarm quilt on a Millie at my local rental place years ago. Like you, I hit the "purchase now" button on the machine of my dreams, an Innova Classic with the computer option. It's set to be delivered in a few weeks and I couldn't be more excited. That bow is hilarious! Good for you keeping it up for a while! Enjoy your new machine! ❤️

[@nancysue3804]

How fun!!!!! The whole video is just a delight! Love the teamwork...no nashing of teeth shown! I appreciate the time and effort it took to make this video. What a workout!!! From truck to leveling, to getting Millie up and running! Fabulous!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

How Exciting Karen !!! How wonderful it must be to have your own long arm. I am using my domestic and I do enjoy the quilting process very much 😁☺️ Thank you so much for all you do 💖 Chris-Raleigh NC

[@amylewis8514]

Congratulations and welcome to the APQS family! You are going to love your Millie.

[@brendaryan306]

I love what you did while sheltering in and you have turned me on to Sugaridoo as well. I thought you got to name your machine Millie. She is beautiful

[@axissixa3737]

So appreciate you sharing this process with all of us!! The Millie was the exact longarm that was recommended to me by a quilter friend, so it was very interesting to see this process. Sometimes there is that ray of warm sunshine in the midst of all those dark clouds. Your videos are just the best. Hang in there. Looking forward to seeing your Sugaridoo quilt all done!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@angief1330]

Karen, congratulations on your new addition to the family. Millie looks like she is up to the hard work that's for sure. Enjoy !💙

[@carmenbailey1560]

Awesome, your very own long armed, happy for and look forward to seeing all your finished projects. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@suzgreen2360]

Congratulations! This is such a fun video to watch. I'm so excited to see your quilting on the Sugaridoo quilt.

[@cherylnewell9806]

Congratulations on your new machine. I have 2longarms and I'm on mine everyday. The learning never stops, but neither does the fun.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That is awesome!

[@barbarastraley7608]

Congrats Karen! That grin on your face while you were removing the last bits of packing material from the machine head says it all. So happy for you!

[@maureenross579]

I am thrilled you are thrilled with your new friend,,,,,Millie! best wishes

[@virgiebowen4413]

Karen, I have been following your channel for a while now and wow, I was so excited to see the title of this video! I am a new APQS Freedom owner. I've had Freddie since August 2020 and I video taped the semi coming up the driveway (very long driveway, we had to meet the driver down by the highway as we live in a rural area) and the unloading into our house. Your video brought back all the excitement of my APQS delivery! I've just been beyond excited to own my own APQS...now I don't have to drive way out of town to rent one. Thanks for the info on Whirls and Swirls and I will check out those videos too, but I hope you'll be doing some longer videos too!!

[@Darbydo5107]

It might be the fast forward, but you look like a very confident experienced long-armer. Congrats. I am excited for you too!

[@louisepuketapu7365]

Wow so jelly watching this episode but to tell the truth I haven’t the room at present but I can dream and live vicariously through you have fun with Millie 🦋🌼💙

[@sunburan]

I was watching this and called my husband while you were unboxing. When you took the bow off I said aww i would have kept it on then we both laughed as you bowed Millie back up. So excited for you today this made friday awesome!!

[@JRRackliff]

You are Brave! I would not try to put a long arm together! Nice to see your hubby and son working with you Enjoy and safe save

[@pamvogelsang8135]

I am drooling and so wish I had room for a longarm quilter!

[@azflower7748]

Congratulations on your longarm purchase, Karen! I own an HQ Amara and absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.

[@scrappyquilter102]

No one has ever allowed me to play on a long arm. You are so fortunate and such a pleasure to watch. Best, Liz

[@idellawilson8654]

This is so exciting!! How fun 😆🤩😆

[@jackiemobley8529]

Karen, I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations on your new machine!

[@sherrytolbird7983]

Karen this is well over due for you I’m so happy for you.

[@stanjones2277]

Congrats Karen! It's beautiful to see the whole family involved! Beautiful machine!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Nice to have it part of the memory

[@dianne57m.shifthappens73]

What a lucky girl you are! I was so excited with you! We all dream of getting our own long arm. So a big congratulations 👏! 👸🎀👌💝💫💥🥳

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

This is both wonderful and amazing Karen ! You have been through lots in your life, and this really shows how capable you became at coping with things. I am pretty sure you can do just about anything now! You deserve your longarm. Stay well all of you. Enjoy.

[@beverlyjames2850]

Seeing you quilt at the end of assembly made me cheer and look with awe at your free motion quilting ability. Many happy hours creating and finishing your quilts!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@janpatrice7724]

It was so educational seeing the setup of Millie by someone other than a professional APQS installer. It confirms my need to hire it all done.

[@dawndecesare2177]

Congratulations! I admire how you and your family were able to set up your machine. That takes guts for sure. Happy Quilting

[@charleneshelton5025]

Haha - I did the same thing during my covid incarceration - bought a long arm. I had never used one before, though. It's not as easy as it looks, but I'm having a blast learning. I had to put it in the mechanical room in my basement. It's a little cramped, but it works. Thanks for this fun video.

[@silvanavivas9728]

I watched the machine in action open mouthed in awe...Congratulations, Karen!!!!

[@suewatson8688]

Such fun to watch your long arm un-boxing! Best Wishes for your future quilting success! 😊