Brother machine reviews please....
#41
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Location: Barnesville GA
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I have 3 Brothers, 9000 model, 9050, and the innovis QC 1000 sewing embroidery machines. Have not had any trouble with any of them and one of the reasons I like them so well is all the attachments, many varied stitching feet they come with, at no extra cost and many different built in stitches. I think they are a great manufacturer, wishing and wishing for a Brother Dreamweaver, maybe someday. Highly recommend them for a beginner quilter.
I also have a QC1000 (which they don't make anymore) and I have had it for 7 years never a problem. And at the same time I bought a serger which took a header off the table I had it on when I bumped the table . Only thing I had to replace was the thread guide. Everything else worked fine. I am pleased with the quality.
#42
I have the Brother SE350 which I purchased from Wal-Mart in 2008 for a little less than $400. It is an embroidery machine but I rarely use that feature. It is by far my favorite machine. It has a memory feature that allows you to turn off the machine and come back later with the same settings that you were using before. Very easy to change those settings. I have made hundreds of projects with this machine. I make samples for a LQS and am known how I love to applique which this machine is great for.
#44
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If she is only going to have one machine, based on her incredible natural talent, I would suggest one with a few extra stitches. Introduce her to Tula Pink designs I bet she will love her designs!
#45
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When I first started quilting I also bought the Brother SQ9000. I also got it at Wal*Mart for $200. The only thing I didn't like was the harp size. It was small but I managed to do SITD when quilting with it. I now have a Bernina 820 but, if I take any lessons, I take my SQ9000 with me. It's light and easy to manage.
#46
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If you decide on a Brother, don't purchase at WalMart...unless you want a throw away machine if somethinmeg goes wrong. Go for a Janome....even a slightly used machine. Check out machines at Brubakerssewing.com and Allbrands.com before buying.
Ask for Amy at Brubakers for the best deal on a used Janome. Many times, these are trade show machines, only used a few hours.
As beautiful as her quilts are, and as creative as she is, she needs a really great quilting machine. A 6600 would be fantastic, but if that is too costly, try the 3160 with the auto thread cutter....couldn't live with out it for piecing.
Ask for Amy at Brubakers for the best deal on a used Janome. Many times, these are trade show machines, only used a few hours.
As beautiful as her quilts are, and as creative as she is, she needs a really great quilting machine. A 6600 would be fantastic, but if that is too costly, try the 3160 with the auto thread cutter....couldn't live with out it for piecing.
#47
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Location: Texas
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Very cute quilt! I love her blocks. They have such depth......they look like roses, I just realized!
She's obviously an artist. Encourage her all you can! And yes, I think Brothers are good buys. MY DIL whose sewing consists mainly of homemade dog collars (she makes some really adorable ones) has an inexpensive Brother she bought at Wal-Mart several years ago and has never had a problem with it. I have a more expensive Brother 450Q (a gift); it's a computerized machine. I'm a long time Singer woman, but I like the Brother, too.
She's obviously an artist. Encourage her all you can! And yes, I think Brothers are good buys. MY DIL whose sewing consists mainly of homemade dog collars (she makes some really adorable ones) has an inexpensive Brother she bought at Wal-Mart several years ago and has never had a problem with it. I have a more expensive Brother 450Q (a gift); it's a computerized machine. I'm a long time Singer woman, but I like the Brother, too.
#48
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: N. Nevada
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I have had a cheap Brother and am now using an expensive one with all the bells and whistles. The cheaper one was a little work horse, ended up selling it to a friend who needed that type of machine. My only complaint was the narrow throat as I love to free motion quilt. My expensive one has a nice wide throat plus all the other goodies that make it a pleasure to use. I went to a quilt retreat this past weekend, took my light weight Janome and kept looking for the thread cutter!!! I would highly recommend a Brother.
#49
I have the brother csi 6000 (or something like that) it is a simple machine, cost about 200.00 a walmart and it works like a charm for me. Its a basic machine. It sews I put a 1/4 inch foot on it to help me with my sewing issues and I love it. I sew a lot but do have things quilted by a seamstress (jaba or themamahauser) as I don't like sewing big things as I get easily frustrated. It a good machine for a little amount of money in my book.
#50
Love her quilt-does anyone know how to do that? A great scappy quilt and great use of left over batiks. And love my Brother machine. I have a New Home, a old Singer and a Brother and a Husqvarna Topaz. Sew most on OLD Singer and Brother. Any hints how to do this pattern would really be a appreciated. Thanks
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