Originally Posted by purplemem

I have now purchased 2 Brother sewing machines with 80 or more built in stitches. I love the automatic needle threader and the push button on/off so I don't have to use the pedal to sew. My compliant is that the first one had the motor freeze up after 2 years. I took it back to Costco and they replaced it (thankfully!) and now 2 years later my Brother is beginning to make a grinding sound. I just don't think they are made for heavy duty sewing. I can't find anyone that works on them.

I'm replacing it with the $500 Viking that has the same features but fewer stitches. I use very few decorative stitches and I trust the Viking quality.

I love the Accuquilt Go! but I have arthritis and it really helps with cutting.

I don't like Pounce, The Simplicity strip cutter/ or the June Tailor strip template.

My Grace frame for hand quilting was a huge waste of money.