thanks for the easy-to-read .pdfOriginally Posted by allsgo
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thanks for the easy-to-read .pdf
Nancy in western NY
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I had to use Google Chrome to read the blog; Internet Explorer was making it gray and I couldn't read it.
The article is from 2007 and edited in 2008. I did my research last year for a new sewing machine and it seems that there have been more changes in the industry since then. As just a couple of examples, the Pfaffs and Vikings aren't quite as venerated anymore. It seems the consensus is that the quality has gone down for both brands. The Babylock brand has a lot of bang for your buck, being that it is so feature rich compared to other brands. Naturally, that makes people love them. Juki is now a serious player and shouldn't be disregarded altogether.
In full disclosure, I bought a Pfaff Ambition 1.0 and it is super finicky. I have serious tension issues. I have taken it in so many times for repairs. The technician finally admitted this last time that this is just not a machine meant for quilting. It was intended for sewing. So I have learned the hard way that your search has to go beyond brands, and testing out machines, to finding machines that work well for quilting. It complicates things immeasurably. Especially, if you are a newbie and have never sewn before.
A guild member buys the most expensive machine at Walmart, sews the devil out it, doesn't cry when it break down, a new machine cost less then a repair bill on the expensive dealer machine. So far the last one she bought is over 3 years old and no problems at all. If it develops problems she'll buy the new most expensive machine at Walmart. Thinking about it I realize she will never spend the thousands of dollars that one high end machine costs and will have a new machine every couple of years.
I love my life!
It boggles my mind to think I am looking at sewing machines that cost 3 times more than I paid for my first brand new car.
I gave up trying to read the whole thing, but his comment about Juki being one to avoid amused me. My Juki is by far the best machine I've ever had and was worth every penny.
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