Originally Posted by Tinabodina
Do any of you have the Bernina 440 QE? I would like some input on what you think about the machine. Is there a machine out there that is similiar but not as many dollars?
i have had bernina 440 qe for about one year. love, love, love it. i hope to add embord feature later. i am still learning the machine. i have had a l028 bernina forever. it is my workhorse. the size of the needle is what allows you to stitch everything from gauze to leather with ease. i do love the bernina but there is nothing wrong with a little brother machine at $199 now at hancocks. it does not change the quality of your quilts. the quality of the stitch often depends on keeping the throatplate, bobin carriage and feeddogs clean and oiled. hope this helps. i never pass up the opportunity to buy a good clean machine of any brand at a garage sale if it is cheap...$10 - 20. i now have a couple that sew great and if a friend needs one. they can take it and use it.