Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Back up sewing machine >

Back up sewing machine

Back up sewing machine

Old 03-09-2012, 12:49 PM
  #11  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,789
Default

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan View Post
i have this one
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-Co...S6000I/4764726
you can't really get a quilt under arm, though
My DD has one of these and loves it. Actually all 4 of my girls have brother machines, they all make quilts with them and a couple do other types of sewing too. so far no complaints or problems.
bakermom is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 12:55 PM
  #12  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
Default

my 'back-up' machine is a 1956 singer 99-K; stitches like a dream- easy to maintain- goes to work/classes with me- cost me $20!
but if you want something new- i recommend the inexpensive brother machines from wally world- you can pick one up between $89 & $139---good basic machines- my granddaugter's have been using them for 6 or 7 years now- no complaints- they do what they need them to
ckcowl is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 01:00 PM
  #13  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Woodmere, NY
Posts: 1,422
Default

I would look for a Singer 66, or Singer 99.. I love to listen to the way they purr.. I'm not big on cats. I'm a dog person, but these machines really purr..
Barri
barri1 is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 01:16 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
luckylindy333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Snohomish, Washington
Posts: 2,031
Default

I was going to say that the Featherweights are sweet little sewers and very portable, too!
luckylindy333 is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 04:20 PM
  #15  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 27
Default

I recently found an Elna Supermatic at our local thrift store for $34 (ok, my husband spotted it). The cord was frayed so I couldn't test it, but a quick trip to the guy who maintains my singer FW and $100 later, and it a dream machine! I love it for piecing, and it came with cams for zigzag and five other stiches. So check you local thrift shop!
TeaHess is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 04:52 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 862
Default

If you go to classes, a Janome Gem Gold is perfect.
IAmCatOwned is offline  
Old 03-09-2012, 10:03 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Dolphyngyrl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 6,254
Default

I have a brother SQ-9050 and a brother XL-3500I I would recommend both, you can get the SQ9050 at walmart
Dolphyngyrl is offline  
Old 03-10-2012, 07:52 AM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 20,306
Default

Brother has some nice ones with lots of stitches I have the cs6000i my Mom and Sis have the 9500 and SIL has the 9550 - none of us have had any problems with them, mine is 4 years old , Mom and Sis a year old and SiL just got hers - all under 200.00 when bought new
sharon b is offline  
Old 03-10-2012, 08:11 AM
  #19  
Senior Member
 
Sew and Sew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 580
Default

I went to my fabric/machines store where I had purchased the Brother Innovis 4500 D, and bought a less expensive Brother machine for my sewing room and to take to do projects. I went with a machine that would thread.......been great, and it was a little under $300.
Sew and Sew is offline  
Old 03-10-2012, 08:14 AM
  #20  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
Default

I have the Brother SQ9000 sewing and quilting I got at Walmart. It comes with the walking foot and other extras you use in quilting. I have had mine for a little over two years and love it so far.
crafty pat is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
luvTooQuilt
Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
30
12-18-2013 04:22 PM
chickadeee55
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
7
09-22-2011 06:22 PM
lady.quilter
Main
7
08-27-2009 10:28 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter