Originally Posted by
pattypurple
My recommendation is that you go to the local shop that sells machines AND offers classes. Look around and get a feel, then take your wife on and let her make the decision. A local dealer that offers classes is your best bet. Think about it this way, would you want your wife to pick out your next car or whatever your hobby is, without your input?
That said BabyLock, and Brother are both great brands. I don't know where you are in Indiana, but if you are near Richmond, the Stitching Nook is a very mice shop that sells machines. You are a very thoughtful husband
I agree! I bought a Singer 99K 1954 and wasn't happy that all it did was straight stitch. I sold it at a big loss. What I want is all the bells and whistles. A beginner can appreciate the needle up/down, automatic thread cutter, automatic needle threader, different stitches, etc. Please!!!! Take her to a dealer and let her look around. Those old machines are wonderful, but let them be her second machine. Let her have a modern machine as her "go to" machine. In my own opinion and with research to back it.