The Longarm Dilemma: Is Bigger Always Better?

The Longarm Dilemma: Is Bigger Always Better?

June 13, 2026 · 58 min · Season 5 · Episode 6

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Leslie and Rochelle discuss their experiences at a quilting retreat, focusing on longarm quilting and the challenges of large quilts.

In this episode, we’re coming to you straight from the Osage Hills Retreat Center for a triple-celebration filled with pickles, swallows, and sparrows! Leslie recaps her intensive three-day workshop with Angela, sharing how she finally found the confidence to start her grandmother’s legacy quilt. We dive deep into the great longarm debate, comparing the maneuverability of the Amara 20 versus the 24 for custom work. Rochelle also shares the reality of tackling massive 112-inch quilts and her l...

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