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Old 07-14-2010, 08:35 AM
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Just curious - how do you like your HQ Avante? I am considering getting one in the future, but have not been able to get any reviews since it is so new on the market. Thanks.
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:44 AM
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Husqvarna/Viking 630

When I was little I learned to sew, and used until I was an older teen, my Mom's Singer, from probably the 1960 or so. It was a work horse, i just figured that's how they were made. Then I got a Singer, used it a lot. About 1990 or so I was having problems with it and the guy told me I just wore it out, there were a lot of plastic parts that showed too much wear. So I asked around, looking for something that didn't have plastic in it and got, and still use, the Husvarna/Viking 630. It's funny, my husband uses a Husvarna chain saw! I've bought various feet for it over the years and take it in for cleaning every year or so. So far, it's working. My Mom's still using her Singer
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I am just curious what machine(s) everyone uses for piecing/quilting ? And if you use more then one list them all :lol:

Brother CS600i

I also have a singer 401a and an older Sears Kenmore I need to do more with :oops: LOL
My main machine is a Husqvarna/Viking #1.... pre embroidery module so no + with it. <G>
Also have a Rose that I got to be able to do embroidery but it has become my backup/travel machine and the embroidery unit sits at home.
DH brought home a Singe 66 in a table that I need to find room to set up and use some.
Have 2 sergers (a HuskyLock and a White) that I have pieced on, and often use to trim the edges before binding.
And then there is the Tin Lizzie that still hasn't been set up......and needs to be.<G>

Soon I will have to replace my #1 because it is wearing out and parts are getting real scarce. sigh. Looking at the Sapphire and at the Janome 6600 or Horizon. decisions decisions...... <G> Need to check out the Pfaffs, don't think I can afford a Bernina.

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Old 07-14-2010, 09:02 AM
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Hi everyone i have two Brother sewing machines one is the project runaway and the other one is an embroidery one with mickey mouse built in then i bought a couple more of their cards and a PED for the computer.also have a Juki for machine quilting and then i have an old singer model 202 which is the machine i first learned to sew on at my grandmas. Also have an old treadle sewing machine so far just for looks but plan to overhaul it next winter and get it up and running. Have a great day mkay
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:08 AM
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For quilting I use the Viking Mega Quilter

For piecing I use my Singer 401 or 403 (it depends on which room I'm sewing in).

I'm also using my 15-91 treadle machine for piecing a log cabin quilt together.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:12 AM
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I use a Husqvarna Diamond for piecing and a Brother NX600 as my backup. For the quilting I have a Gammill Optimum with the Statler Stitcher.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:14 AM
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I have a floor sample Brother, 25 years old, only 13 stiches, but I wouldnt trade it for a brand new one, I love her! I do all my quilting by hand.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:15 AM
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Now a Brother Innovis 1500D , also have mom.s FW that I learnt on in 1950. Had few other thru the yrs but if I had problems it was usually "human error" not machines fault
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Janome MC4800
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:19 AM
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Forgot to mention that while camping I always had the Singer
"GENIE" because it fit under the seat. Used a diaper bag packed with notions.
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