Bernina sewing machines
08-30-2013, 07:07 AM
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Minnesota
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I have a Bernina 330 and love it. My very first machine was a Bernina. That was 30 years ago. Tried a Viking in between but really prefer the Bernina. the 330 gives me every thing I need and a little more.
08-30-2013, 07:33 AM
#32
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
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I have a Bernina 640. I would get one with enough sewing power to add the embroidery module in a few years. I have a long arm and would probably never upgrade to an 830. But I had my 640 for 4-5 years and just recently added the embroidery module for my own enjoyment. If you think at some point you might upgrade to an 830 or something then I would get the simplest one that meets your needs right now.
08-30-2013, 08:31 AM
#34
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pleasant Hill CA
Posts: 411
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I have an older Bernina 1260. It's a great machine. I paid $450 for it from a Bernina dealer, it was a one owner trade in. I would ask about a trade in before buying a brand new one unless you really want a brand new one.
08-30-2013, 08:49 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 221
Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
Reb - I must have the same dealer - they also have the best quilt store in the area! Dealers are so important -mine helps over the phone and solves many issues for me that way. (Most of those issues would be user caused :0()
LOL you are in SD and I'm in NY. But isn't such a treat going to the dealers? Mine has telephone service. They even explain in the 1st class what they are going to want to know. Most common problem they now post on their site. Your machine sounds like it's racing but it isn't sewing - because the bobbin winder is engaged. So some people say everyone has a twin somewhere. We must have twin dealers!
08-30-2013, 09:00 AM
#36
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Washington State summer, Sun City AZ winter
Posts: 701
Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
I have the 440 QE also, with BSR and I love it. Bought mine the year before I retired so I would have a good machine after retiring. Best machine I ever had!!
08-30-2013, 09:11 AM
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Somewhere North
Posts: 6,180
I have 2 Bernina's and love them both, one is the 200E and the other is the 440, they have upgraded both of these machines and they do offer a bit more but not sure that I need that. Your dealer is important!
08-30-2013, 10:03 AM
#38
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Las Vegas NV
Posts: 444
I have a 440 and I have never learned to HATE a machine before. It has been in for service 9 times and still the same problem. Thread brakes between fabric pieces.
I Will NEVER buy another Bernina. EVER
I Will NEVER buy another Bernina. EVER
08-30-2013, 10:41 AM
#40
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lititz, PA
Posts: 186
Do you know about Snyder's Sewing Center in York, PA. I am not affiliated in any way but have a friend who deals with them and is very pleased with their sales staff and service.
http://www.snyderssewandvac.com/
They sell Brother, Viking, and Pfaff machines. Just thought you might like a few other options to consider.
http://www.snyderssewandvac.com/
They sell Brother, Viking, and Pfaff machines. Just thought you might like a few other options to consider.
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