Hello,
Does anybody have a Singer 9940 Quantum sewing machine? Im thinking about buying one and would love any feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320179817432&ssPa geName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011
Thank you,
Judy in Ohio

I am leery of factory refurbished machines, this can mean that it was only out on display, used a few hours to demonstrate, to it was abused and sent back and they may or may not have found all of the problems. I found many refurbished machines when I was looking for mine, and for not much more I found brand new ones. Saving a $100 or so now may not be such a wonderful deal a year from now.

Good luck on your search, but, if at all possible go and try one out at a dealer first, even if you end up buying the same model online. My Singer has problems going through some of the seams, and I am only sewing 100% cotton fabric in my piecing.

Good luck in your search! :D

my bought-brand-new singer (different model) performs beautifully except for one thing: i still haven't managed to get any decent machine applique done with it - even with the lightest weight fusing product. i think the problem is probably me, but ... my other machine sails right through all weights.

T
here was an ad at the bottom of this discussion page. It took me to :
http://www.shopzilla.com/7S--Sewing_Machines_-_cat_id--13110105__keyword--quantum%20singer%20sewing__nwylf--

There are a number of on-line stores that sell Singer as well as other brands. Do a Google search and you will be surprised at what you come up with.

I ordered an inexpensive Singer for my daughter from Allbrands

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0092.html

then there are others like: http://www.sewvacdirect.com/

You might want to check these out before you buy something you are not sure about.

June in Cincinnati

Wondering if anyone knows which bobbin the Singer Quantum 9940 uses.

I have a Singer Quantum older version. It sews beautifully. I bought it for the decorative stitches, before I started quilting all the time. It sews quieter then my Bernina.

Onebyone do you know what type bobbin your machine uses? I have gotten mine mixed up and don't know which ones go with the Quantum 9940. It's an older version also.

I’ve got a newer quantum and it takes class 15 bobbins. It came with plastic ones so that’s the type I use.

Thanks Chezcat. I think mine takes a 15J but not sure. Guess I'll try to find some at LQS and maybe label might tell me.

I have the Quantum 9960 and love mine. I got mine new from amazon. It sews like a dream the fancy stitches I've tried (several including the alphabet) have sewn perfectly even when I was using them to quilt.