Originally Posted by
Hinterland
I have a Bernina 430, with the BSR. If I had to do it over again, I would not get the BSR. It didn't help that much, and I found the results with my open toe stippling foot to be virtually the same as the results with the BSR.
Your Bernina should do just fine with FMQ. I used my 430 for the first time in a long time recently, and I'd forgotten how quiet and well-behaved it is while quilting. My previous machine broke needles like they were going out of style, and it's a pleasure to be able to sit and sew without waiting for something bad to happen.
Janet
I agree with Hinterland. You still need to practise, practise, practise with the BSR. If you are jerky in moving your fabric, it will show in your stitches whether you use BSR or not. To me, the benefit of the BSR does not justify the cost. Have a trial run at it before you purchase. I know there are people who find the BSR does wonders to their FMQ.
God Bless
gml