Decided to buy new sewing machine, which one?
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Decided to buy new sewing machine, which one?
I would love to get a Bernina with the BSR, the new ones are a lot of $$$. What about the older ones? Which ones is the best for quilting?
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I have no owner experience with Bernina, but maybe you can find a used one from an owner or dealer (from someone's trade-up). You can usually get good deals on floor demo models from most dealers, too. As for your question about which one is best for quilting, if you are speaking of free motion quilting, I'd have to say go with the largest throat space you can get.
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My preference is for the mechanical models, but that being said, there are plenty of older computerized models (1230, 1260) which are great for quilting too. If I were you, as JABC said, I'd start at my local Bernina dealer and ask him to test drive his trade ins. They are usually happy to help you that way.
The first pic below is an 830Record and the fuzzy one is a 930.
So, whatever you finally decide on, be sure to let us know and post a pic!
Last edited by totosmom; 09-21-2013 at 01:57 PM.
#6
I have a Bernina Artista 200 that I bought when they came out, about 12 years ago. I added a Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) when they came out. I love, love, love, the BSR. FMQ is so easy with the BSR. I hope you can find a used Bernins with a BSR. The Bernina is great for quilting and although the walking foot is expensive, it is worth the cost. The Artista does not have a large throat area; but I have quilted a king size quilt on it. Now, I send large quilts to a LAQ; but twin and smaller, I quilt myself.
#7
I have a Bernina Artista 200 that I bought when they came out, about 12 years ago. I added a Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) when they came out. I love, love, love, the BSR. FMQ is so easy with the BSR. I hope you can find a used Bernins with a BSR. The Bernina is great for quilting and although the walking foot is expensive, it is worth the cost. The Artista does not have a large throat area; but I have quilted a king size quilt on it. Now, I send large quilts to a LAQ; but twin and smaller, I quilt myself.
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