Viking Sapphire dilemma.
04-13-2015, 06:21 AM
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Playswithcolor, the take-up levrer is what started the problems, i was fixed. Then there are the ongoing problems with bobbin popping out. My dealer closed and, well, I willstop whining. Lol. Thanks for your input.
04-20-2015, 06:21 AM
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It is an 830 with the smaller screen.
I dont remember when I bought it but its been years.
I was good about keeping it serviced for the first couple of years but have moved and there are not Viking dealers where I am now.
My only complaint is the area around the needle is tight to move your hand around in.
It does have a 10 in throat space and that is good for fmq. It has a drop in bobbin which is a must have for me.
I dont remember when I bought it but its been years.
I was good about keeping it serviced for the first couple of years but have moved and there are not Viking dealers where I am now.
My only complaint is the area around the needle is tight to move your hand around in.
It does have a 10 in throat space and that is good for fmq. It has a drop in bobbin which is a must have for me.
04-21-2015, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
I have the Sapphire 870 and although it was a learning curve when I first got it, I am very happy with it. It does NOT do embroidery though, so not sure about a previous comment by reneaunoel. I usually use my spring foot when doing FMQ... (and make sure to change the settings on the machine to match) I am not that great at it, but I'm pretty sure that is operator error.....I know what I should do...but I don't make the time to practice enough. The books that came with the machine are pretty good...and every once in awhile I refresh my memory and am amazed at how much I have forgotten.
04-24-2015, 12:37 PM
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It has been at least 3 years. The dealer closed. I have a confession though. My DH encouraged me to get a newer one. We got it at Joann's and it is a 960q. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I will try all the advice you have contributed and hope for the best. Now I have to find a new home for the 830.
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