The new affordable long arm quilting machine has added a robot! Who would have thought in 1981 when we started the Electric Hospital that you could have a 10 foot quilting frame with a robot to sew your patterns for under $15,000.
Tin Lizzie, from the Floyd family, in Salt Lake City have done a superb job of building an affordable long arm quilting machine. For under $5000 you can quilt your own projects like a professional. Actually you can quilt better than many professionals with the Shirley Stitcher II on the Tin Lizzie 18LS you have hundreds of built in quilting patterns that can be placed on your quilt with an accuracy that exceeds that of using a laser pointer or a stylus in a rigid pantograph.
The Tin Lizzie 18 LS is a long arm quilting machine which has a built in stitch regulator. A special benefit of this machine and frame is that the light weight sewing head is very easy to move as it glides smoothly on the steel rails. The reason they use the steel rails is the low friction and strength. This proven technology has been used for centuries in the railroad business. You can not appreciate how easy the machine moves until you try it yourself.
The included flexible light is the cool natural color for low eye strain and great visibility. The 18" arm allows you to quilt a king sized quilt with a 12" block. The large capacity industrial M style bobbin allows you to make perfect stitches for twice as long as the standard L style bobbin as it holds twice as much bobbin thread as a regular bobbin. The built in oil reservoir with included dip stick means less frequent lubrication needed and longer machine life. The DC industrial motor has full power and allows better stitch control. When you stop moving the machine the motor quickly stops. When you begin again the motor instantly starts with full power.The hopping foot can be adjusted for the different thickness of batting and can be used to follow a ruler or rigid template.
The frame shown is the Gracie frame and it is made with beautiful, strong, 13 ply birch wood laminate. The frame can be adjusted both in length and in height. You can comfortably sit or stand while you quilt all day. It can be used from the front or rear. There is a rear table for your pantograph's or templates which can be followed with the included laser. All the hardware is of the best quality and the assembly tools are included.
The set up is easy, and to make it easier, we can do it for you. Even the leaders, bungee cords and heavy duty clamps to attach your quilt are included. The frame can be shipped UPS and the rails are 1 1/4" conduit available at your hardware store. This saves shipping charges and makes the frame adjustable to any length of conduit you desire.You can see the optional simple computer for complete robotic control is on the front of this machine,
This robot pictured is the Shirley Stitcher II. For more information follow the link to the www.electrichospital.com. Or pull up to the front door of the Electric Hospital and come see newest technology locally yourself.
