Old 08-07-2010, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by koipuddle
Hi,
What automatic features of a sewing machine do you find most useful when piecing and quilting, auto tie off, auto thread scissors, etc? This will help me decide which machine to purchase, since I cannot afford one with ALL the bells and whistles. Thank you,
Jack
Space under the arm to the right both width and height.
Automatic thread cutter.
Knee lifter.
Oh and definitely the needle down feature. Would not even look at the Bernina several yrs ago because it did not have this feature at that time.
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