April 10, 2025

You’ve pieced your quilt top with care. Your color choices are spot-on. Your points are perfect. And now... it’s time to quilt it.
But here’s the thing: quilting a full-size quilt on a home machine can be overwhelming. Wrestling all that fabric, worrying about tension, and getting that perfect stitch? It’s enough to make even experienced quilters hesitate.

That’s why longarm rentals at your local quilt shop—like we offer here at Fox Country Quilts—are a game-changer. Whether you're brand new to longarm quilting or you're just tired of crawling on the floor to baste, renting a longarm could be the smartest (and most fun!) quilting decision you make.

Here are some reasons to give it a try:

1. Get Beautiful, Professional Results—Without the Big Price Tag

A high-quality longarm machine is an investment—one many quilters aren’t quite ready to make. Renting allows you to access the same powerful tools professionals use, but without the commitment. You’ll walk away with beautifully quilted results that make your projects shine.

2. Test the Waters Before You Invest

Thinking of buying a longarm someday? Renting gives you the chance to try different machines, experiment with quilting styles, and build confidence—all before you spend a dime on your own setup.

3. No Room at Home? No Problem.

Longarms take up space. Big space. Renting one at a quilt shop means you don’t have to clear out your guest room or rearrange your entire sewing space. You get all the machine and none of the storage stress.

4. You’re Not on Your Own

At Fox Country Quilts, you’re never flying solo. Our trained team is available to help guide you, answer your questions, and make sure you’re set up for success. It’s a friendly, supportive environment—and you might even make a few new quilting friends while you’re here!

5. Save Time and Energy

Let’s face it: quilting a queen-sized quilt on your domestic machine can take forever. Renting a longarm lets you finish a large quilt in just a few hours—with better stitch consistency and less shoulder strain.

6. Grow Your Skills

We offer a hands-on Longarm Certification Class that walks you through setup, safe operation, troubleshooting, and techniques to make your quilting look amazing. You’ll leave the class confident and ready to rent.

7. It’s Fun. Seriously.

Standing at a longarm and watching your quilt come to life is one of the most satisfying feelings in quilting. The rhythm, the movement, the transformation—it’s empowering, exciting, and just plain fun.

Ready to Rent?

To get started, all you need to do is complete our Longarm Rental Certification Class. After that, the longarm studio is yours to enjoy—whether you're finishing a project for yourself or quilting up a holiday gift on a deadline.

We can't wait to see what you create!