Originally Posted by
ptquilts
I sew on an old Kenmore that was my mom's, with a vintage Singer as a backup. If I needed to replace it I would get another vintage machine. Don't want anything computerized.
My very first machine which was purchased in the early 70's was a Kenmore, I paid $159. In 1976, I upgraded to a Viking 6430 and gave the Kenmore to my sister (she still has it). When I started learning to quilt in 2009, I purchase a Singer from WalMart, I hated that machine and soon purchased a Singer 301a which I have been using almost daily since its purchase. Just last week at my aunt's estate sale, I purchased her New Home which she only used 3 or 4 times for $50. I just used it yesterday after purchasing a new power cord from e-bay, it is a mechanical machine and has the feel of my old Viking (which I loved). I prefer the older mechanical machines to the computerized machines and it is possible to pick them up for considerably less money. Janome also manufactures New Home machines as well.