Thread: Feedback on Sapphire 835

That is not the only difference, here is a comparison chart. I enjoy my thread cutter on the 870 when piecing, but not when quilting as it only leaves a 1" tail of thread to handle. I absolutely LOVE the bobbin empty beep..... http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/Im...pphire_eng.pdf

I have the 830 and love it! For what I do, it would not have been worth the $800 extra. I've read a lot of people think it cuts the thread too short.

If you do decide to purchase it, try to get some classes thrown in the deal. My dealer offers unlimited free classes at her shop. That was a big selling feature for me. She wants happy customers, and she gets them! It was a big change going to this machine as its very different from any other machine I have used before.

You also should see if they will throw the new walking foot in on the deal. It's got interchangeable feet. I also purchased the stitch in the ditch one, which is awesome! It snaps on the bottom of the walking foot.

I have the Quilt Designer II (about 7 or 8 yrs-time flies) that has the automatic thread cutter and I love it! It also has the "fix" button that essentially ties a knot just before it cuts the threads. My very good friend has the Sapphire that you are looking at and uses her auto thread cutter as well. The best part though is the sensor foot-I'm not sure I could sew without it!!!!! well, wouldn't like it......