I'm so glad to see this thread. I was just wondering how to use one for quilt making purposes. I had the opportunity to buy a used one back in November, was (am) a little intimidated by it. It was threaded and when I first tried to use it, it jammed up. I just picked it up from a cleaning and it works just fine now. Still am intimidated by it but I'm willing to give it a try.
I also got lots of thread (like 16 sets of 4 cones). The repair place recommended only using MaxiLock, do you all agree? Something about the thickness of the thread.
When you talk about finishing the edge of a quilt, is this before quilting or after? I tend to make lots of tops that then sit around waiting for quilting so I'm thinking a serged edge would keep seems from coming undone.
Thanks for all the info you all provide for everyone.