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  1. 07-15-2012, 08:53 AM #1
    AshleyVee
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    Cheap machine recommendations!

    My old Singer works great for piecing. I found it in our basement about ten years ago. The tension has never been right and I can't machine quilt on it. Everything comes out messed up and the stitch lengths are always terribly uneven. I am planning on hand quilting my next project but between full time at school and a full time job, I would never get anything done if it were by hand. Does anyone own or know of a good machine I can look into for maybe $200-400? Pros and cons if possible. I'd go a little higher if I felt it were worth it. I'm a college student on a budget, help!
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  2. 07-15-2012, 09:34 AM #2
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    Are you looking for a machine to do FMQ or more piecing? I'm confused...
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  3. 07-15-2012, 09:38 AM #3
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    Is there somewhere where you can get maintenance on your old machine? Might be worth it.

    If you are only thinking of piecing ... then instead of cheap go for a used machine or a featherweight. Cheap is as cheap is.

    If you don't mind time payments then you can go look at what is new on the market. Pfaff, Viking, Janome, and Bernina all have low end machines that are workhorses.

    Good luck in your search.

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  4. 07-15-2012, 09:43 AM #4
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    I have the Brother cs6000i and it is an awesome machine- I have never did FMQ on it - but have pieced many quilts on it and quilted in the ditch and such on it - that machine is now less than 150.00

    Do you need it to be portable ? If not check out the resale shops for an older machine that last forever
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  5. 07-17-2012, 05:21 AM #5
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    I also have a Brother CS6000i machine. I used it to make over 100 denim quilts in the past 3 years, plus other sewing, both clothing and quilting, including Crazy Quilting with velvets and silks.
    I thought I broke it. Took it to a Brother dealer who tried to sell me another machine.
    When I took a Singerthat I inherited, for service at an old style service center, I mentioned the Brother, I was told "Bring it in. The estimate is free." They fixed my Brother CS6000i for $89. It needed adjustment, that was all. Before you give up on your current machine, try a GOOD Sewing Machine Service Center.
    I highly recommend the Brother machine, though.
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  6. 07-17-2012, 09:19 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by pasovasz View Post
    I also have a Brother CS6000i machine. I used it to make over 100 denim quilts in the past 3 years, plus other sewing, both clothing and quilting, including Crazy Quilting with velvets and silks.
    I thought I broke it. Took it to a Brother dealer who tried to sell me another machine.
    When I took a Singerthat I inherited, for service at an old style service center, I mentioned the Brother, I was told "Bring it in. The estimate is free." They fixed my Brother CS6000i for $89. It needed adjustment, that was all. Before you give up on your current machine, try a GOOD Sewing Machine Service Center.
    I highly recommend the Brother machine, though.
    this is the brother i have that just died. hmmmm... if that is approximately the repair cost, maybe i will get it repaired. i had looked the complaints for this machine up online and several have come to a grinding halt. i wonder what the problem is.
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  7. 07-17-2012, 05:23 AM #7
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    I also have a Brother CS6000i machine. I used it to make over 100 denim quilts in the past 3 years, plus other sewing, both clothing and quilting, including Crazy Quilting with velvets and silks.
    I thought I broke it. Took it to a Brother dealer who tried to sell me another machine.
    When I took a Singer that I inherited, for service at an old style service center, I mentioned the Brother. I was told "Bring it in. The estimate is free." They fixed my Brother CS6000i for $89. It needed adjustment, that was all. Before you give up on your current machine, try a GOOD Sewing Machine Service Center.
    I highly recommend the Brother machine, though.
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  8. 07-17-2012, 06:49 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharon b View Post
    I have the Brother cs6000i and it is an awesome machine- I have never did FMQ on it - but have pieced many quilts on it and quilted in the ditch and such on it - that machine is now less than 150.00

    Do you need it to be portable ? If not check out the resale shops for an older machine that last forever
    I agree on this, I have been using it for everything including FMQ, the throat space isn't large and I wouldn't do a king size quilt on it but its perfect for throw, crib, or twin size and still purrs like a kitten! Can't beat the price!
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  9. 07-17-2012, 07:57 PM #9
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    I also have this Brother and its the best little workhorse. I have FM with it now on 3 quilts. Its a little hard, but I roll the quilt. Use a large work table. So works for me.
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  10. 07-15-2012, 10:07 AM #10
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    I just needed something that wasn't falling apart. I want something for FMQ. Because of student loans, I can't get financed for a nicer machine.
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