Thread: what's the best lightweight machine to travel with

Originally Posted by DOTTYMO

Littlebearquilter. Look up quilting guild uk and see if their is any information. Also find out which area you are in and find out who is in charge. Coventry could be region 11 I 'm not sure but all the information should be on the quilt guild site.
Post again or do I private message and I will look aroun.

Thank you for your help Dottymo. I've looked up the quilting guild website and found a group that meet in my home town of Rugby. I shall give them a ring

Dandelion, have you considered a vintage Singer 301? They are full sized machines, weigh only 16 pounds, and sew a lovely stitch. I take mine to all my classes, retreats, and sewing circles instead of my Bernina. I think those FWs are just adorable, but I couldn't find any around here at a reasonable price, so I went with a 301 (well, two actually) and have never regretted it. I love sewing on it.

On the modern side, I've heard good things about the Janome Gem, and my sewing partner brings her Viking +1 (??) every week. I just wanted something simple, without electronics.

Whatever you decide, keep us posted!

I too got tired of lugging my heavy Bernina around. Bought myself a Jem Gold - which I used and loved for years. Gave to my granddaughter when I got the Jem Platinum, about which I'm crazy: lightweight, needle down function, and best of all, can set for a scant 1/4" seam.

I bought the Janome Jem Gold years ago and it is still sewing like new. The newer model Jem has more features. I don't think you will regret getting the portable Janome.

Featherweight is the absolute best hands down! I even went on an airplane flight and it was small enough to be carry on! It is the perfect machine!