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Looking for Reviews on the Pfaff Power Quilter p3


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Initial post: Aug 9, 2012 6:28:36 PM PDT
Sandra Kendrick says:
Anyone have one of these and could let me know how it is working for you?
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Posted on Aug 21, 2012 9:58:40 PM PDT
Nancy Kelln says:
I have this machine. What would you like to know?
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012 6:19:53 AM PDT
Sandra Kendrick says:
Just looking for a review on it. Have you had any problems? Did you get the computerized set up and do you use that enough to warrant the cost? Or if you are doing mainly free motion, how is that on this machine. Do you use a lazer light with pantographs in the back of the machine. My dealer did not demonstrate that and said it was hard to use that way. Just curious to hear from someone that has had the machine and used it since they have only been out since June.

Thanks so much,
Sandy
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Posted on Sep 27, 2012 3:19:16 PM PDT
Amazon Customer says:
I don't own the machine, but I would love to. I took a class/demo and got to try out all the features. I don't even quilt and I want it! The class was free so....but I am hooked! It was extremely easy to work it. Now, I can't even look at anything less, though I am taking a Craftsy class on how to quilt a large quilt on a small (regular) sewing machine. I do have a quilt top that needs to be quilted but can't justify the cost of this marvelous machine.
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Posted on Dec 17, 2012 11:34:23 PM PST
Ken Williams says:
We've had the P3 for a couple months. Mostly it has been great - lately we have been having some tension problems. We have a service agreement, so it is out for a checkup right now. Outside of that it appears to be an excellent machine. The one big drawback is that they have been promising to come out with rear control arms for pantographing, promising tem for the past four months - no sign yet.
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Posted on Feb 9, 2013 5:39:24 PM PST
B. Gavin says:
We have owned a Megaquilter 9" shortarm machine for about five years now. We are upgrading to the Pfaff P3. Looking forward to having it delivered soon. We will want to do pantograms in addition to the Quilt Artist features. Hoping it works well as my husbands thinks he will prefer the familiar pantogram method.
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In reply to an earlier post on Apr 9, 2013 7:27:45 AM PDT
Last edited by the author on Apr 9, 2013 7:32:21 AM PDT
William C. Krueger says:
How do you get a pattern repeated so it doesn't stop after each repeat? I want to do a continuous row.

I would like to talk with an experienced pfaff owner. Just a lot of little questions. Let me know if you are willing? I need a longarm quilter pal. Peggy
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In reply to an earlier post on Apr 10, 2013 8:04:55 AM PDT
William C. Krueger says:
How do you do a pattern across the quilt and keep it from being distorted or having to stop, cut thread, as screen directs, then it will repeat just one. Oregon peggy
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Posted on Jun 14, 2013 8:21:26 PM PDT
Amazon Customer says:
How much is this machine? I don't want to bother a dealer if it's way out of my price range.
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In reply to an earlier post on Jun 15, 2013 8:02:38 AM PDT
William C. Krueger says:
Mine cost $17,000, with the computer robot. I like having the patterns available to use. Pfaff had a great deal. $200/mo with no interest for 5 years. Couldn't pass this up
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In reply to an earlier post on Aug 14, 2015 2:31:14 PM PDT
B. Gavin says:
Did you get your questions answered about using the continuous quilt pattern? I have had my Pfaff P3 and Quilt Artist design program for a couple of years now and am relatively comfortable with it. Betty
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In reply to an earlier post on Aug 14, 2015 2:35:02 PM PDT
B. Gavin says:
Peggy, how are you liking your Pfaff P3 by now? Got mine February 2013 and so thankful that our local quilt shop is very helpful in answering questions and giving free advice and instructions on tension, adjustments, etc. Still fuss too much over tension but finding out that most problems we operators can fix if we have a longarm buddy to mentor.
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In reply to an earlier post on Aug 14, 2015 2:44:13 PM PDT
B. Gavin says:
Sandra, did you get your questions answered on the Pfaff P3 longarm machine? We have this machine with the design auto quilt program with about 150 designs. Love it!

As far as free motion, I seldom use that feature since there are so many designs available. However, I have used the the "draw" and "save pattern" feature. Wow! Awesome. I wanted to personalize a quilt for cancer patient so "drew" wording and numbers and "saved" it as a pattern to use or delete in the future.

We did have handles installed on the back of the machine to use with a laser light. Hindsight, wouldn't do that again as I find the machine hard to handle (steer) from the back.
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Posted on Aug 14, 2015 2:47:22 PM PDT
B. Gavin says:
What needle size do you prefer with this machine? I have been using 18s but am considering going back to smaller needle since the hole from the size 18 needle is huge and sometimes the thread has no place to "nest" within the quilt sandwich so pulls to top and back to bottom within a few stitches.

Any thoughts? Betty
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Posted on Aug 26, 2015 9:26:03 AM PDT
John B. W. says:
Considering purchasing a used Pfaff long arm machine, a Hobby 1200. Does anyone know about this machine? The cost is $1300.
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Posted on Nov 15, 2015 9:29:14 PM PST
Amazon Customer says:
I am having problems with the bobbin tension. Adjusted several times. Works fine manually but not with regulated and with computer pattern. Help.
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Posted on Nov 23, 2015 3:14:29 AM PST
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Rena Bartlett says:
where did you buy your machine?
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In reply to an earlier post on Feb 29, 2016 5:17:26 PM PST
Clem says:
Gavin, what computer system do you have for your p3. Is there pantographs handles for this? I have had my machine for about 2 years and have not used it much.
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In reply to an earlier post on Feb 29, 2016 7:51:41 PM PST
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B. Gavin says:
Should probably know that answer, but admit I will need to boot her up tomorrow and find out what "system". The tablet is connected directly to the P3. It is probably time to update the system...... but that is another whole project! lol

About the pantograph handles, are you talking about handles installed on the P3 to self guide from the back? Yes, we did pay extra to have some handles installed in the back where the "table" is, but seriously, I have trouble steering! The machine is too heavy and the P3 moves kinda jerky with resultant unsmooth stitches so I mostly use the automatic pantograph feature, which I really like! Set the quilt area & pattern frame size areas, next choose your pattern, automatic size and merge, . . . presto - ready to quilt each row. Totally cool!
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In reply to an earlier post on Feb 29, 2016 8:00:11 PM PST
B. Gavin says:
Just checking in. Have you worked through the issues of the computerized patterns (sizing, merging, etc?). I really enjoy the P3 with the computerized patterns.

The tension is an intermittent challenge that seems to pop up just when there is time pressure to finish a project. Have started keeping a "trouble shooting" guide each time an issue pops up. Like M bobbins vary in depth that effects the tension, seriously!

Keeping in touch,

Gavin
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Posted on Apr 25, 2016 9:35:33 AM PDT
rainer says:
I have a question about the cable that runs along the table and connects to the black power box. Underneath are some rollers that the cable threads through. Is there a wrong way to thread it
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