Monday, November 15, 2010

Circlelord Reviews

66 Reviews

Sylvia Blissett said...
Circle Lord Lovefest The Circle Lord has set me free!!! Since ordering my Circle Lord I feel confident to quilt custom designs I never dreamed of stitching before! I can create a simple design, a complex design or, by combining designs, a design I create all on my own! How fun to be able to produce perfectly executed designs with my own two hands, my Lenni, and my Circle Lord. I have the up-front system and it is so delightful to see the designs coming together!!! The Circle Lord has taken me to a whole new dimension in quilting! Thank you for offering such a superior product! Sylvia Blissett Just Sew Simple, LLC
Barbara Long said...
Okay, Michael - here is my "two cents"...... I have been gathering my Circle Lord Templates and Boards for the past three years. Because Michael and Kay have set up a wonderful financing plan to purchase these “toys”, it has made my “Circle Lord addiction” affordable – arrghhh!! The reason I keep adding to my Circle Lord stash – is that these well-designed boards/templates, make a less than “stellar” quilter look like a “quilting queen”! At first use, I stuck with quick and easy, but after taking Deb Levy’s Circle Lord classes on MQR and being part of the first Circle Lord Challenge, I realized that these designs could be the “bones” for some awesome quilting embellishment! Sorry this goes over the 100 word limit – but I have to say I am grateful and I LOVE MY CIRCLE LORD -product AND service! Quilting for my self(ishness) on an APQS Freedom. Aloha, Barbara Long, Oahu, Hawaii
CJ said...
I love the pattern boards, and many of the tracing designs. The Circle Lord products are probably the most well thought out designs on the market in terms of both design and pure ease of use. A lot of attention to detail has gone into how designs stitch out, for minimal backtracking and less need to tie off than many of the competitor products, and no one can touch Circle Lord for supplemental and educational materials! I have an APQS Millennium, I quilt for hire, and I've been using Circle Lord products since the spring of this year.
Karen Cooper said...
I quilt mostly for myself but occasionally for friends. My Circlelord, frankly, has changed me completely. People stop to stare at my quilts when I show them and I feel like I am the most amazing, creative person ever. I can quilt an entire queen-sized quilt in an afternoon with an all-over design and have it look amazing and fun. Even my mom doesn't hate machine-quilted items anymore and that pretty much says it all (you would have to know my mom to understand!).
Leslie said...
What’s not to love? After struggling with “the competition” for 2 years, I finally purchased my CL. From the very beginning, it improved my quilting and helped my business expand. Circle Lord’s customer service is second to none; extending past quick and concise help to custom designs, or, in my case, even offering parts to repair “the competition”. Whether it is creating new and innovative designs like Swirlz and Sakura giant templates, or making traditional crosshatching and feather wreaths simple and consistent for quilters of any skill level, Circle Lord is the must-have accessory for any longarm quilting machine. I quilt for others on a non-SR APQS Freedom and have been using my Circle Lord and Giant templates for a little over 2 years. Leslie McSorley The Crafty Unicorn Quilting Harrington, ME
Sewslo said...
Circle Lord has changed the way I quilt, what use to take days can now be done in 2 – 4 hours. I love my K’ching boards, not sure how I ever lived without them. So simple to use and makes quilting a breeze. Customers love the patterns and think I have worked so hard when in fact it couldn’t be easier. My 11 Granddaughter even quilted her first quilt with them with very little help. She was so proud. I have using my CL templates for more than 6 years. When I hurt my back they were the only way I could quilt, so what more can I say than I love my Circle Lord. Mary Kuhn Gammill Opt w/IS Turbo
Ramune Dailide said...
Good Lord! Perfect circles and other shapes! Perfectly executable edge-to–edge designs! The Circlelord is elegantly simple to use. This is gratifying for the new longarm quilter and expands creative possibilities for the more seasoned longarm quilter. The Circlelord is a product one grows with rather than outgrows. Ramune Dailide--Gammill Classic Plus owner using Circlelord products during the last two years for personal/charity quilts.
Jean Weishahn said...
Meanders and loops be gone. Now my customers can have Baptist fans, crosshatching, ropes, clam shells, spirals, perfect circles and much, much, more for the same price. Most of my clients quilt as a hobby and don't require custom work but they are thrilled with the beautiful designs I offer at the price of a meander. I don't tell them that it's easier than a panagraph. I just give them custom-like designs at a reasonable price. They are happy, they tell their friends and business is booming. Circle Lord is my personal stimulus in this economy. I have a APQS Millenium and have been using Circle Lord since 2004.
Becky said...
I only quilt for myself and charity quilts. I first bought the Circle Lord when I found out how difficult it was to quilt on a long-arm when you can't draw, or follow a line. I wanted to make quilts people would be proud to own, but it wasn't happening. I first bought the Giant Swirls, and life changed. My quilts turned out so well, my family was vying over who should get them. Today, I tried doing a pantograph again - it still is as terrible as it was 4 years ago. I will be using Circle Lord templates for a long, long time. These are truly excellent products, and I plan on taking classes this year at MQS to learn how to do more with them. Becky Ball, puttering on a Nolting 24 Pro
Sheri Butler said...
I quilt for others & myself, on my APQS Millennium "Betty." Wow! Where to begin?! It's that AWSOME of an invention! The Circle Lord has enabled me to quilt for longer periods of time, taking away the stress upon my shoulders, arms and hands. Having PERFECT placement of design for me, means more confidence in entering show quilts and knowing how good they will look when that judge is looking at MY quilt! Loricles Circle Lord products pay for themselves when your customers are just as much in awe as you are! Perfect designs..means satisfied returning customers = more $$$ for you! Along with the top notch service from Michael & Kay, its a win-win for everyone!
Jeanne Pedersen said...
My name is Jeanne Pedersen I have had my Circle Lord for about a year and quilt with my APQS Lenni for myself and charity. Here is my entry: I Love My Circle Lord Circle Lord, Circle Lord my circles, such a sight I practice and practice, still no delight I wish I may, I wish I might be Lord of my Circles Tonight! I googled upon a feathered star Found a website where Loricles are To my amazement what was in store But Aztecs, Ginkos Feather-Z and More I made my list and checked it twice, Sent it to Michael, He is so Nice! What? A payment plan for a year, He always ends with Cheers! Circle Lord you made me a believer And now my Stress Reliever!!
Georgene said...
I LOVE MY CIRCLE LORD I truly do love my Circle Lord. “He” and I have been companions for the last several years. He arrived at my home about the same time as my new longarm quilting machine. I came to think so much of him that I had a special house built for him that’s situated under my longarm, so he’s never far away. Not wanting him to feel crowded, I even had extra rooms built for his comfort. You see, when I first tried quilting on my new machine, I discovered that I needed help--a LOT of help--and Circle Lord came to my rescue. And he has so unselfishly let me take all the credit for the beautiful work he has helped me perform. I depend on him for accurate designs and ease of quilting-–and quick money. Although he takes no money, he likes to be surrounded by those he loves, so I’m always excited to learn about the arrival of other family members who may come to live with him. There is no doubt that his family is expanding and I’m welcoming them to fill up the rooms in his home. I own an APQS Millennium and I quilt for myself and others. I have been hosting Circle Lord for 3½ years. Georgene Huggett
Irene Dubeau said...
The circle lord is indeed the result of a well thought out invention. It is the best investment I’ve made other than my Millie. Quilting with the giant templates is sheer pleasure not to mention stunning results everytime. It has paid for itself in no time. The various patterns lend themselves to most quilts. I enjoy doing charity work and I’m able to finish a quilt faster than doing meander. My collection of templates is only beginning. I must mention that dealing with such super folks as Michael & Kay is absolute delight. Irene Dubeau
Cathy Keindl said...
Here is my comment – this was FUN: How do I LOVE my Circle Lord? Let me count the ways: 10. It makes perfect circles! 9. It is so easy to use and center! 8. There is now an “up-front stylus”! 7. The pattern designs are endless! 6. New accessories & templates are always coming! 5. The CL customer service is FANTASTIC! 4. It is lightweight & made of pretty colors! 3. It is always happy to help me around the house! 2. It doesn’t make me gain weight like chocolate! And the #1 reason I LOVE my Circle Lord is: 1. It makes me a better quilter! I mostly quilt for myself and close friends and family – although over the last 10 years, I have taken in a couple of commissioned quilts. I used to work in a shop on a Gammill, but then I went to an APQS and haven’t looked back! I have an Ultimate I and I don’t use a stitch regulator, I imagine a lot of things would be easier with an SR, but with accessories like the Circle Lord (which allows me to stitch so smoothly) I haven’t missed it! I am new to the Circle Lord but fell in love at first sight! Cathy Keindl
Vicki Nielsen said...
I adore my Circle Lord! I have only been quilting 3 years, and the templates, pattern boards and spiral thingy, let my imagination run wild, and make me look like a better quilter than I am. The front system, and pattern boards are so easy to use, the possibilities are endless, and the sky is the limit for designs! Hubby may be the master of the house, but CL is the LORD of my Quilting World and I spend my nights with him! I quilt for myself I quilt on an APQS Liberty My name is Vicki Nielsen
Lori Hufford said...
I purchased my Circle Lord for my Millie "Gretchen" in March. I absolutely love the front stylus attachment and feel it boosted my confidence level 500%! I am able to do my QOV quilts with more flair and finish than I did before and my own stash of unfinished quilts is getting whittled down because it is so fun to experiment and play! Even my husband has decided to come into the studio and quilt with me! I mostly quilt for myself and have a few customers, but know that quilting is becoming better and better with this tool and I hope to open myselt to more quilting for others! I keep adding to my with list of Circle Lord boards and products so my family will always have gift ideas. Keep the new designs coming Michael and Kay!
Nanny Diggs said...
Michael, I hope you will accept my comments about your Circle Lord products even though I am not an owner of a long arm quilting machine. However, I have the next best thing: a quilting buddy and really good friend who lets me use her machine and your incredible boards and templates. Right from the beginning, I produced stunning results with absolutely no acclimation period. The excitement and sense of accomplishment I felt seeing these beautiful designs magically appear on my humble quilts were overwhelming and gave me the confidence to produce work that I thought was only in my dreams. Your Circle Lord products are easy to use and provide valuable inspiration to quilters like me. THANK YOU! Nannie Diggs I quilt for myself and others on an APQS Millennium. I have been using your Circle Lord products a little over three years.
Caroline said...
Purchasing the Circle Lord system was the best longarm quilting business decision I have made. I bought my APQS Millenium in the spring of 2009. With very little knowledge about longarm quilting and even less about running a business, I decided to buy the Circle Lord system and several of the giant templates. Customers came running! They loved the beautiful designs, the quick turnaround, and the reasonable pricing. I loved that I could start quilting for customers right away, with no learning curve, and perfect results - every time. I now have the confidence to do custom work and of course, the Circle Lord small templates will play a front and center role in my custom work - now and well into the future. Thank you Circle Lord! Caroline Berch, APQS Millenium Quilting for my many happy customers!
Ardelle Kerr said...
I love my Circle Lord Basic unit and the Giant Templates that I just got. They are so easy to use and make such wonderful patterns. I have the up front system and really like working from the front. I also am really impressed with their customer service- very quick to respond and so pleasant to work with. I have been quilting for others with my Millenium for about one year. Ardelle Kerr Camrose, Alberta, Canada
Teresa Herman said...
I enjoy using my Circle Lord set up because it helps me to be more precise than I can be freehand. The Circle Lord for me is a good step in between totally freehand/pantos, and a computer. For the next several years, the computer will be out of my affordability range. The Circle Lord allows me to make my quilts to look better and I like that. There are a wide range of templates which can work with numerous types of patterns. My machine is the 18 inch Innova on a 12 foot frame. I quilt only for myself, and received my first circle lord product about March 2010. Teresa Herman
Margie Wakefield said...
I love my K'ching templates as they allowed me to produce professional results even when I was just learning to LA, providing even overall quilting. As my skill has improved, the CL unit allows me to enhance my abilities and to customize even more on my quilts. THANKS CL! I have a Millie,used to have Ult I, have used giant templates for 4 years and CL for 1.5 yrs. Margie Wakefield Rogersville MO
Louise Nieland said...
What could be as great as having a quilting angel to help you guide your longarm? Circle Lord! With a minimum of practice, my quilted projects went from "okay" to "wow"! Whether you want single-block or edge-to-edge designs, Circle Lord has it, and your imagination is the only limit to what you can do with this wonderful system. The upfront stylus has added yet another dimension to the usefulness of Circle Lord, and I'm not sure how I quilted without it. It allows me to be even more precise with my design work. If our best ideas come to us while we're sleeping, Michael must have super dreams. He continually surprises me with his latest designs, and I think we can all rest assured that he's not done yet! I quilt primarily for myself on an APQS Millenium and love my Circle Lord.
Busy Quilting said...
Adapted from the song "Time Machine" by Collin Raye: They circled and stared, nervous and scared. They knew both the thrill and the cost. They didn't think twice, this amazing device, Was their best chance to achieve the most. I'm definitely not using mine to its full potential, but I love the fact that it is there if I need it. I just need to get more boards! Lyn Crump, Busy Quilting on an APQS Millenium with Basic Circle Lord.
Nicole Worthington said...
I don't need 100 words to describe my love for Circle Lord. Simply put - Circle Lord is the best! Their templates make it possible to stitch complicated designs with precision and ease without putting in hours of practice time. Michael and Kay offer supreme customer service and always amaze me with the new products they create. Any time I need ideas I know I can be inspired by browsing their countless webshots of quilts and design ideas. The Cirlce Lord is a must-have in my book and I look forward to adding to my collection! (OK, I ALMOST needed 100 words!) Nicole Worthington Green Millie I quilt for ME! :)
Kari Schell said...
I love my Circle Lord. 1. Circle Lord has many templates that work great in reproduction quilts -- cross hatching, Baptist fan, clamshells. 2. Loricles continues to adapt their product. I've very much appreciated the "up front system" and the "push button" offerings which makes use of the templates even easier. 3. The basic model is a very simple off/on the machine with easy alignment -- so I can quickly use in one block (or every other block) in a quilt. 4. Their customer service is second to none. Kari Schell Brooklyn Park, MN APQS Millennium How long owned -- since 2004 75% others, 25% for myself
Ani Catt said...
I LOVE MY CIRCLE LORD !! A accurate and precisely adjustable B beautiful and boundless designs, and best product on the market C Complex and complicated designs made easy D Does what it says it will do E excellent customer care F flexible yet accurate placement of designs G because its GREAT! H Hard-wearing and hard-working I infinite number of imaginative and innovative patterns J A Joy to use K Keeps me quilting! L long-lasting and lightweight M multipurpose and multi-coloured N Neat!  Never get tired of using it O on going design development P practical and perfect, produced with painstaking precision manufacture Q quick and easy to use R robust and resilient S spirographically stupendous! T traditional designs with a twist U user friendly with unlimited possibilities V Versatile W well made and well thought-out X eXcellent product Y You know where you are with a Circle Lord Z zigzag patterns made easy
Joy Friedberger said...
It took 8 to 10 weeks to receive my Circle Lord Products from Michael to Australia. Believe me it felt like a life time waiting for them. A week after receiving the Circle Lord and trying the templates, I got my first customer for the Zig Zag pattern. I was so excited, and sooo nervous at the same time. Thanks to Michael and his great inventions , I have never looked back. My name is Joy Friedberger from Victoria in Australia. I have a APQS Millenium machine I have had my Millie for nearly 4 years now and received the Circle Lord about a week later. Straight away I was quilting for others, It was just that quick Thanks Michael
Farm Quilter said...
I don't have a Circle Lord, but I would like to get the system so I can quilt quickly and perfectly on my customers' quilts. As a profession longarm quilter, time is money, so if I could produce high-quality, consistent quilting with a CL in a shorter period of time, that would be fabulous! I quilt on an Innova 18" on a 12' frame. Susan
dfielden said...
rom the first time I saw the Circlelord demonstrated at “Innovations” 6 or 7 years ago, I was fascinated by the spectacular quilting that could be done with seemingly, very little effort! I didn’t buy it initially, though, but the images of the beautiful quilts stayed with me, and after owning my long arm for about two years, I purchased my Circlelord. Since then, I have acquired additional templates and “K’ching” boards. They make things that look so hard really easy to do. Designs like feathered wreaths and cable and rope borders can now be done by beginning quilters. As someone who really struggled with custom quilting, this is a huge advantage. You can produce great custom work without spending years of your life practicing free hand feathers! All that practice time gets translated into production time, so these tools really contribute to the bottom line of an efficient quilting business. The product itself is great, but the best thing about buying a Circlelord is the people that stand behind it. Michael and Kay provide excellent customer service – always just an e-mail or a phone call away to answer any questions you might have and always working on the next great design. My only regret is that I didn’t buy my Circlelord at the same time I purchased my quilting machine. If brand new quilters are reading this, don’t make the same mistake I did, buy one now! Dawn Fielden Blue Heron Quilting Delta, BC
Kim Loar said...
My Circle Lord has opened up a new world of quilting possibilities! First of all, it’s fun and easy to use- very little learning curve! Additionally, it allows me to QUICKLY and VERY CREATIVELY produce custom quilts, whether the quilts are for customers, competitions/challenges or Quilts of Valor for injured soldiers. Before my quilting was OK but now I get comments like WOW!, BEAUTIFUL!, FANTASTIC! Between such a great product and superior customer service, Circle Lord ROCKS! Although I have been quilting for years on a shortarm, I got my APQS Millenium about 5 months ago. Soon after, I bought the Circle Lord (and I love the giant templates). I quilt quite a bit for Quilts of Valor (around 50-75 per year), enter in some competitions/challenges and now have customers waiting since they saw the quilting I do with my Circle Lord. Thanks Michael and Kay! Kim Loar
Libby Gamble said...
Do I love my Circle Lord????? You all know the saying “If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it’s yours forever”? To be begin with, I shall NEVER let it go. I LOVE MY CIRCLE LORD. Someone told me one time that I was a “perfectionist”. Well, the Circle Lord lets me be just that. It lets me do all kinds of thing ACCURATELY. No wiggles or squiggles, just lines of sewing where they are meant to be. My Circle Lord lets me use my imagination. Just because the directions say it does this, doesn’t necessarily make it so. You can do all kinds of different things with the disks. I have used three different discs on one quilt. You don’t have to be smart or talented as Michael’s instructions are sooo easy to follow. Woops, I think I am already over my 100 words and I have hardly begun to give you all the reasons why I love my Circle Lord. I have had my APQS Millennium since about 2003 but didn’t start using the Circle Lord until 2007. I wish I had had it earlier. I don’t quilt as a business, but quilt just because I love it. Libby Gamble
Angie said...
When I'm using my Circle Lord I'm always in awe of the designs, and how they end up looking and stitching out so fabulously, and I also think about how Michael and Kay arrive at these seemingly complicated, yet simple designs that flow one line into the other so effortlessly. The wonder of it all! I'm so thankful they have the knowledge and expertise to make and sell such a great product! I enjoy using the Circle Lord on so many of the quilts I do. It's a wonderful concept and a lot of fun to use!
Amy S. said...
I am new to the Circlelord family. I have been quilting for others & myself for close to 2 years. Due to a nerve disorder I have a terrible tremor in my hands/arms which doesn't allow for ruler work on quilts. I have tried numerous products to get a 'good' circle with no luck. I decided to just suck it up and order the Circlelord. (God bless them for having a payment system). Now I can do more custom work with circles and I couldn't be more excited over it. I am still learning and am not proficient but I am happy as a clam! Michael is fabulous with customer service and I have already picked out my next templates to order! Thank you for making it possible for me to quilt circles and baptist fans! God Bless- Amy Smouse Quilting on an Innova 26"
Pamela A. Sperling said...
I love my Circle Lord products because they make me look like a fantastic quilter. They are easy to use and the quilting turns out wonderful. The long boards make quick work of quilts allowing me to complete more quilts. When I use my push button unit from the front to do crosshatching, my lines are straight, evenly placed, and I can see where to start and stop. Working from the front makes the placement of any of the designs a snap. Plus, Aztec and Gingko offer so many design options it is hard to choose. APQS Millenium/Front Stylus/Pushbutton Circlelord for 3 years Pamela A. Sperling
Bonnie Kjersten said...
Swirlz galore, Clamshells abound, Seven Treasures and Square Dance around. Baptist Fans, Gingkos and Frilly Feathers to boot, My Circle Lord really brings in the loot. Snug in my studio, all into my quilt, Spirals with Cables and feeling NO guilt. Dropping the stylus into the groove, I turn on my machine and just make it move. The Circle Lord guides me the entire way, I just smile and holler "hooray"! It's very easy and oh so clever, Wish I'd started sooner, Better late than never! The customer service from Michael and Kay, Keeps getting better day after day. They'll email or call, whatever I need, Explaining things thoroughly So I will succeed. I'll always have room for more designs, To win this contest would just be devine! Bonnie Kjersten BonBon's Quilting Service APQS Millenium Circle Lord owner for 3 years Quilt for customers and personal
Anonymous said...
I love my Ka'ching templates. I have had them for about a year and I am still amazed at how they transform my nice quilts into extraordinary quilts. I quilt for myself and family. I have an APQS Lenni. The Queen and 1/2 size templates are the perfect size for my 10 foot table. Thanks for making such a wonderful product. Mary Shea
Jean Weber said...
My name is Jean Weber. I quilt mainly for myself on a APQS Millennium. And I love my Circle Lord. I purchased my Millenium longarm in 2006. Almost a year later I was still practicing, despite having many tops to quilt. Buying the Circle Lord was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. It gave me the ability and the confidence to actually tackle the quilt tops. Especially with the giant templates, they were done quickly and perfectly. Also, the customer service can't be beat. Jean Weber
Lisa said...
Creative, fanciful, imaginative, inventive, constructive, precise, skillful, meticulous, simple, easy, plain, fancy, careful, certain, sure, detailed, elaborate, mindful, unhurried, valuable, tasteful, free, liberate, guide, lead, direct, steer, versatile, flexible, fun. Picking one or two adjectives for Circle Lord is impossible. The ability to work front or back, in blocks or all over, creating simple or complex shapes gives a longarm quilter freedom of expression and confidence. Quilters of all levels of experience marvel at the wonderful shapes they create. Investing in Circle Lord has been crucial, allowing my rental customers to be successful instantly. The best spent gadget money ever! Lisa Mullins Wandering Stitches Quilting Studio Orlando, Florida
Ann said...
Hi I'm Ann Stone I've had my APQS Lenni and my Circle Lord since March 2010. I quilt for myself, chairty quilts and for others and this is what I think of my Circle Lord. How do I love my Circle Lord Whether I’m using my Featherz Wreath, Micro or Border templates my Featherz are as perfect as a feather just floating down from the sky as a bird fly over. I can add a Rope design to my borders add a few Stars or Spiro Thingy in. I have the making for a great quilt. Add a pinch of Ginkgo or a dash of Hearts, Ovals and Stella. By adding a side dish of Clams and Honey Combs, and finish with some Aztec, Cross Hatching and Diamondz space over the top. Tell me what more can I say I love it.
carol salsbury said...
I quilt for myself and my customers. I love my Circle Lord because it gives me so many more options for each quilt and I can trust that the quilts will be special and unique. Using the same design on multiple quilt tops makes them each look so different. My customers love seeing their work with the Circle Lord designs quilted on them and they love me because of them. I especially love the days I get to use my Circle Lord on customer quilts because I know they are going to be good quilting days. Thank you Micheal. Carol Salsbury
Annie said...
Quilting with Circlelord products is stress-free and fun! That’s why I love my Circle Lord. I can make consistent geometric shapes wherever I want with confidence. No more worries about wobbly feather wreaths or circles. Only my hairdresser, or in this case my Millie, knows how easy Circle Lord makes the tricky look beautiful. I have the 2009 APQS Millenium. My Circle Lord arrived in March 2010. I continue to buy templates and boards as I find the need or desire. I quilt for customers and myself.
Annie said...
Quilting with Circlelord products is stress-free and fun! That’s why I love my Circle Lord. I can make consistent geometric shapes wherever I want with confidence. No more worries about wobbly feather wreaths or circles. Only my hairdresser, or in this case my Millie, knows how easy Circle Lord makes the tricky look beautiful. I have the 2009 APQS Millenium. My Circle Lord arrived in March 2010. I continue to buy templates and boards as I find the need or desire. I quilt for customers and myself.
irene porters said...
My circlelord I love. I started on the payment plan right off the bat when I got my machine. I have just about every template they made. I own a Millie apqs and I longarm for myself and others.I could not resist with the easy payment plan and it gave me the confidence I was lacking right away,as you cannot not go wrong with the Circle Lord and it is so fast.With the dies I have I could quilt for the rest of my longarming days and have a different look to every quilt. When I purchase these templates I never feel like I am wasting my money as not only do I have the world by the tail but when I am done with them I know there is somebody out there that would love to have them and would still pay me a good price for them.They are made so durable that I am sure they will outlast my career. What more can I say, they realease the creativity in me and even if I want to try something else, I always feel I will be okay cause if I fail at that, there is ALWAYS MY CIRCLELORD STANDING BEHIND ME. IRENE PORTER
Marilyn Deck said...
"Why I Love My Circlelord" My machine is an APQS Millenium purchased in October 2005. My name is Marilyn Deck, resident of NW Ohio and I also qualify for the "old lady" category. I quilt for myself and a couple of friends, who come and stay for a couple of days. My artistic abilities are relatively nonexistant. My Circlelord products make my quilts look like I might possibly know what I am doing. Piecing is realtively easy. Longarm quilting is challenging. In fact, I receive compliments on my quilting and most of it is with Circlelord. I probably would have sold my machine had I not purchased Circlelord products. For me, Circlelord makes a frustrating process become a great deal of fun and I am so pleased with the results. My vices are: (1) Circlelord products and (2) more Circlelord products. My very generous children support my Circlelord fix every Christmas. Keeps me busy, and supplies then with quilts. The Circlelord is such "fun" Michael, thanks for adding this and I am making out my purchase list. Marilyn Deck
Kim R. said...
Circle Lord, why do I love thee, let me count the reasons. 1. You make me look good. You shortened my learning curve by YEARS.Once I started using my Circle Lord I went from a so so quilter to a good quilter in weeks. 2. You are EASY to set up, and EASY to use. 3. You are FUN to use, with unlimited designs to choose from. 4. You gave me confidence. Making my quilting repeatable and reliable. What my customers see is what they get, this makes them very happy. 5. You are AFFORDABLE. MUCH more affordable than a computerized quilting system. Giving me a much better return on my investment. 6. Last but by no means least, your customer service is stellar, after all would everything above be true with out GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE? I love my Circle Lord!!!!
Sue Richardson said...
I have had my APQS Millie for about two years. I have not been able to spend as much time with her as I had hoped. I love the fact that by using my Circle Lord and my giant templates I can give the impression that I know what I am doing! I will be adding to my as yet small collection of templates very soon. I have the Spiro Thingy too and enjoy quilting from the front of my machine. I quilt for myself and also have quilted some quilts for my guilds charity group. Sue Richardson
Beth Liotta, Atlanta, GA said...
I love my Circle Lord because I have so many designs I can make with the templates and I love my Large templates too. I have been quilting for customers for a couple of years now and the Circle has helped increase my business alot. Now that I am scaling back I can quilt more and enjoy creating more designs. And OH... I can sit down in the front and the back of my machine with my Circle Lord. I have arthritis in my back so being able to quilt sitting down is the best. I was so excited when Michael and Kay provided the Circle Lord for the front!!! Okay I can go on and on but the best part of a Circle Lord is Michael and Kay. They provide great support and are friends too.
Joann said...
I loved my Circle Lord so much that I bought it twice! Long story short, I was in need of money and needed to sell my 1st Circle Lord, because it holds its value really well and is in high demand I was able to sell quickly at a good price but immediately regretted my decision to sell. Within a year I was able to buy my 2nd Circle Lord, which I will never part with, couldn't go through the withdrawls again...they were too painful. Circle Lord is one product that delivers on everything that it promises and more. Excellent customer service and a product that is #1, it is the heart of the quilting world!
Sandy Wilson said...
I was introduced to the Circle Lord templates (& Michael & KaY) in April at the Machine Quilting Expo in Providence, RI. On day 1, I had 1 templated held for me; on day 2... I ordered THREE! My newest order is for 3 MORE! Though I've had my HQ16 for 5 years, now, I've really only just begun to use it in earnest -- until CL templates, I was hesitant, at best, to quilt on anything but "practice" pieces. Now, I'm on my 3 quilt, with the "really good one" (wedding gift) ready to begin -- with confidence! Still learning & experimenting... lots to try! Aside from my machine, itself, these are absolutely a MUST HAVE -- WONDERFUL! My quilts are mostly for gifts & my immediate family.
ardean said...
I purchased my APQS Millennium in July of 2005 and while attending my first Innovations in September 2005 I met Kay and Michael and purchased the circle lord. That has been the best investment I could've made. The King size boards are a breeze to use and make any quilt look beautiful. I recently purchased the up-front stylus and find it to be very user friendly. It's so much better to be able to work the templates from the front. The service provided is outstanding. When I have a question for Michael I get an answer back within hours. I'm always looking forward to the newest templates that Michael has created and have a wish list that is getting longer. Thank you Michael and Kay for everything you do to make our quilting adventure so much better. Jan Barr Whispering Winds Machine Quilting Ephrata, WA
Lisa Burghart said...
Why I Love My Circle Lord I love it because it helps me make prettier quilts, faster, easier and better than any other way. The designs are fun, modern, classic and elegant, so I’m ready for any quilt. Every one who sees the quilted designs says "wow, that's perfect for that quilt. How did you do that?" It lets me quilt – Beautiful All-Over Patterns with sharp points and smooth curves Impressive Spinning Feather Wreaths/Borders without all the sweat and tears of PPP Perfect Circles in so many sizes from the front or back of the machine Beautiful Block designs flowers, Orientals, geometrics, even fun spiro-graphic designs Consistent Designs without having to learn a computer system, I just plop it down, line it up, and go! The Circle Lord is a spring-board for my own creativity as I embellish the designs with my own ideas. The designs can be either simple or complex, but they are each “Perfectly Easy” to do! You can be a confident quilter with the Circle Lord. The Circle Lord is a versatile tool, backed with unmatched support (not that we need it!) and tempting new designs. I love my Circle Lord! Thank you Michael and Kay. Lisa Burghart Professional Custom Longarm Quilter APQS Liberty Circle Lord (for three years)
jjag804 said...
I,ve read all the comments and agree with everthing they say, so it;s hard to add anything else,but for me one of the big reasons to use these templates is i have a very hard time useing my hands all the time. I have arthritis in my joints. It makes it very easy to use the templates because i dont have to hold on to the machine as hard.
Mic Barlow said...
Love, love, love my Circle Lord and customer service is the BEST!! I bought used and they have been nothing but helpful to get me running and continue to do so. Results are great, make me look so much better. You'll love all the products. Really ingenious designs. Relieves the body wear and tear and makes me smile. It is so much fun. Get your joy back and get some.
Good Gracious said...
What is there left to say about the Circle Lord products? It has transformed my efforts into quality products. Mostly I quilt for myself, but have 2 renters who became overnight success stories with the quality of the quilts they are now producing. It has been several years since my first purchase for my Mille Longarm, and I continue to purchase more as I'm able. Customer service is prompt, regardless of my question. Circle Lord has led the way to many other pattern boards. The greatest compliment is that of imitation. Great job Michael and Kay. Grace Kyser, Good Gracious Quilting.