Product Reviews

I’ve had this machine a few months now, because I wanted to give it a proper use before leaving my review. I bought this machine for free motion quilting, to use on my Freestyle quilting frame - I’d been using a Brother NV1800Q (which also doubles as my main sewing machine) but wanted more throat space.

I used the Novum straight out of the box to quilt a bed sized quilt, and I’m really impressed with it. I’ve used Brother machines for more than a decade and was a bit nervous to buy a machine from a brand unknown to me, but the Novum actually performs better than the Brother with quilting.

The Brother seemed to require a specific combination of needle, thread and speed to get good quality results, but the Novum performed perfectly with whatever combination I gave it - not a single skipped stitch, thread nest, or snapped thread throughout the whole quilt, not even over the thick seams.

I’m extremely impressed with it and am so glad I bought it. Yes it’s big, but it feels really solidly built and performed exactly what I asked of it without drama. 10/10, and if you’re thinking of buying it, you won’t be disappointed.

I decided to upgrade from my Brother sewing machine, looking for a model with more arm space to accommodate everything from small projects to large quilts. The Novum Pro Q500 has met all my expectations! It includes every feature my Brother lacked: a knee lifter for hands-free presser foot control, faster sewing speeds, consistent stitches (even at high speeds), a built-in thread cutter, a drop-in bobbin and it's still computerised. I’ve even seen quilters use the Novum Pro Q500 on a long-arm rig to topstitch quilts. Although I was initially hesitant about the higher price, I’m thrilled with my choice. I did encounter some minor tension issues during the first few uses, but they quickly resolved, and I haven’t had any problems since. Right now, I’m working on a quilt for my daughter, and it’s coming together beautifully. I would absolutely purchase this machine again and look forward to adding a second Novum in the future, as well as making many quilts for my loved ones.

I bought this Pro Q9 instinctively after struggling to sew layered projects with my main machine. Well, I have to mention I’m really impressed! It produces excellent stitches, has a long arm for handling wider projects, and it effortlessly keeps up with my pedal speed.

I am very pleased with my purchase.

GUR are a great company to deal with. They always answer queries in a prompt friendly manner. The machine arrived next working day. I used it a couple of days later, as wanted to give it my full time and attention.

It hemmed stretch material like a dream. It came pre threaded, but I have since threaded it myself, which was easier than threading as overlocker, although I do have the hang of that particular machine now.

I am looking forward to making lots of items and giving them a professional finish.

The machine was on offer and it came with a free carrier, which is brilliant for transporting and keeping machine dust free.

Highly recommend GUR.

I love this chair; it is so much better than the office chair I bought. I opted for the tall one so I could use it at my cutting table and not have to stand as much. Having a bad back, I can't stand for long periods. Excellent customer service. i will use GUS for all my crafting needs in the future

I went to the NEC in Birmingham for the Festival of Quilts; I was impressed with the whole day.The stall for horn furniture was also there, and they had the sewing chair.

I had been looking at the chair online, but there were a few negative comments about the comfort, so i had a sit-on one, and i found it comfortable compared to the office chair at home.

I have an account with GUR Sewing Machines. I bought my Novum longarm from them, and the service I have received on all my purchases has been excellent; if there is a problem, they email straight back or call, And the luxury of paying over a few months, as the chair is expensive, but you get what you pay for; I bought the one that can go high as I have a bad back and thought when I am at my cutting table, I would be a lot better off not having to stand for a long time.

So, if you are considering buying this chair, I recommend the Horn sewing chair