Originally Posted by CloverPatch
I forgot about speed control. My Babylock has it. I don't use it, LOL, it is set to FAST FAST FAST.
I know she could use my machine, BUT I already share my machine with Anna. I so hate having to wait my turn! Then change out the thread, yada yada yada. I figured it would be easier on everybody if there was a second machine, primarily for the kids.
Speed control is definitly a feature I need to look for. Thank you I would have never thought to check on that.
My granddaughter, age 8, just finished her very first quilt, a one-patch, very simple. I taught her how to use my Janome Jem Platinum 760. I also have a Jem Gold which she has used. The reason I switched her to the 760 is that it has the speed control. Without that she has a bit of a problem controlling her speed, she says her foot is too heavy;). If you can get a machine that is uncomplicated and has a speed control, AND doesn't cost a whole lot, she'd be better off.