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Old 10-17-2010, 05:18 AM
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Do any of you have the Bernina 440 QE? I would like some input on what you think about the machine. Is there a machine out there that is similiar but not as many dollars?
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Tinabodina
Do any of you have the Bernina 440 QE? I would like some input on what you think about the machine. Is there a machine out there that is similiar but not as many dollars?
I have a friend who has one and likes it immensly. I have a B1260, and a B730E and wouldn't part with either for all the tea in China. Another two friends have B630s. We all love our Berninas, - to us there is a reason they are dearer - simply, they are better.
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:32 AM
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I love my Bernina 440 QE. I don't know about similar models that are cheaper because I have little experience with comparing models and manufacturers. My husband "gave me this Bernina for Christmas" -- tee hee -- but I waited until the following September to actually purchase it when a local store had its annual 25% off everything-Bernina sale. Since I bought this machine, I have discovered lots of people who own this model and I've never heard any complaints about it.

Incidentally, I did not get the embroidery attachment, which was an additional $1,000, because I am not interested in that whole 'nother aspect of sewing.
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I have the 440.....no embroidery & have never had the 1st prob.She'll be 2 yrs old next Spring.Sorry I'm not up to date on other machines.


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I love my Bernina 440 QE. I don't know about similar models that are cheaper because I have little experience with comparing models and manufacturers. My husband "gave me this Bernina for Christmas" -- tee hee -- but I waited until the following September to actually purchase it when a local store had its annual 25% off everything-Bernina sale. Since I bought this machine, I have discovered lots of people who own this model and I've never heard any complaints about it.

Incidentally, I did not get the embroidery attachment, which was an additional $1,000, because I am not interested in that whole 'nother aspect of sewing.
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Old 10-17-2010, 05:44 AM
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I had one it was great ,I wanted a long arm so I had to sell off a few machines and she had to go,lol.I also have Husqvarna's-I was not parting with them,lol
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LOL....I sold the HV to get the 440....isn't it great that we have so many choices? No room for long arm here,but know it must be great to have one.

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I had one it was great ,I wanted a long arm so I had to sell off a few machines and she had to go,lol.I also have Husqvarna's-I was not parting with them,lol
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lol,yes it is great to have choices
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Old 10-17-2010, 06:36 AM
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I have a 440QE (no embroidery) and wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm sure if you went to your local Bernina dealer they would be able to show you comparable models in whatever price range you're looking for. This 440 is my first Bernina but I'm a customer for life already!
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Go for it if you think it's what you want. Had one and went back to my first love HV
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I have the 440 QE and love it!! I recently got the embroidery module and am having a lot of fun learning how to use it. Fortunately I have great support from the store where I bought it and they are on speed dial!!
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