Originally Posted by stillwaters
Originally Posted by AliKat
I love my Pfaff's. I ended up with a Creative Vision for embroidery and such. I take my older Pfaff to classes and quilting get togethers.
I have a dear friend who will service my older Pfaff ... but the CV needs a special grounding pad [or some such] and she doesn't do those. Though I have had no problem with the CV.
The dual feed is what has kept me quilting due to arthritis in my hands.
So ... get the machine you bond with the best ... and enjoy.
ali
This is exactly my position! I have a Pfaff 1471, which I LOVE and a new Creative Vision for embroidery, and the bigger throat space. I would not get a machine without the built in walking foot - or "dual feed". I've seen many struggling to attach a walking foot on other machines before they can begin to sew. I also agree with Ali, though... Get the one that "talks" to you! And enjoy!
Thanks for your comments. I finally made my decision yesterday and ordered my new machine. I've posted the details as a new thread "Husqvarna vs Pfaff machines - follow up" . I wasn't sure how long a thread remained current, and thought it was better to use that method to thank everyone for their contributions. Hint - you'll agree with my choice.