Originally Posted by TinkerQuilts
Not all Brother machines are set up to do the Disney. It has to be able to handle a certain format so I'd check that out before buying if that's a criteria.
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Not all Brother machines are set up to do the Disney. It has to be able to handle a certain format so I'd check that out before buying if that's a criteria.
Judy
I also agree with them. I would go with the Brother or see if you can find another brand (not Singer) used. Do your research well and test them out.
Brother embroidery machines are the most user friendly IMHO. I have owned Pfaff, Husqvarna and Bernina. However I once used a brother before purchasing an embroidery machine. Sooo user friendly. The reason I don't own a Brother machine is ONLY because there is no dealer near me.
also try them out. I had my heart set on a certain brand, and when I went to try them and compared them to another brand, I didn't like it.
You do have to test drive them. Don't expect to get much quality with your budget. I bought my Bernina 1530 for $1,000 in the early 90's. It still is still running great. I went from a Singer (1970) to my Bernina. No regrets!
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
I have 2 low end machines. A Brother XR1355 that I do all my piecing etc on and a Singer Confidence Quilter that I do all my FMQ on. Have had the Singer for about 3 or 4 yrs now. Have pieced and quilted many quilts including king size.
Would like to get a Brother embroider machine someday. I know that many of you don't like the cheap Singer, but it has been a workhorse for me. I would love to have an expensive machine, but one has to make do with what one can afford. Won a couple of blue ribbons at the fair this year using my cheap machines.
And you could probably sell your old Bernina for about the same price you paid...they hold their value unbelievable well.
Singers aren't what they used to be quality wise.............remember more features more $$$ and if you under buy you will soon outgrow it. If you sew frequently............maybe wait a while and save a little more Your dealer is an important factor too, will he stand behind it?
the brother looks like a nice machine, amazon has it on sale. Can you test drive it someplace?
If you can try the machines out, that would be very helpful to you. Someone on this board said that buying a new machine is like buying a new car, and what one person likes, another might not. I would take some scraps and just sit down and sew...if that is possible.
Dina
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