what is your favourite sewing machine for workshops
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Location: Coventry UK
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Originally Posted by Margaret McBride
I am looking for new machine to take to workshops. Any suggestions.
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Dakota
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Have heard many good things about the Gems from quilters here, but my baby of choice is an old Singer Featherweight. I learned to sew on one, then Dad sold it at auction after Mom passed and he was downsizing, making room for my stepmom. Someone got a real steal there for $150! I bought mine on eBay for $260 (shipping included). Can't ask for a nicer stitch for piecing!
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Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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I used a Jem Gold for several years. Now leave it at my son's home so I can sew when I visit
Bought a Jem Platinum for workshops - has a needle down button
Both are great little light weight full function machines.
Even quilted some lap quilts on the Gold.
Recommend them both with no reservations
Bought a Jem Platinum for workshops - has a needle down button
Both are great little light weight full function machines.
Even quilted some lap quilts on the Gold.
Recommend them both with no reservations
#6
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: montana
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I use a vintage Singer 301. weighs a little more than a Featherweight, but perfectly portable and dependable. and much less $$. I also have several 221s & rotate them so each gets used during the year. friend has the Janome Gold and really likes it.
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