Took the machine to a local dealer for a cleaning and a check. First words I heard, well that machine has been around awhile. No one in the shop could tell me why it would straight stitch when the display said "bobbin winding". It dosen't do anything nor can the stitch length/ tension/ type be changed. Another person asked when I had it serviced last...I only laughed. Was told it could be "gunked up" or maybe bobbin sensor needs replacement.
I loaded up on brochures just in case I need to purchase something. I looked at the following:
Brother Innov is 1500D
Brother Duetta 2
janome Memory Craft 350 E
Janome Memory Craft 9900
Viking Designer Ruby
i originally thought at some point I would want the Viking but after reading the brochures and pondering on what I would actually use it for I am leaning towards the Duetta 2 because of the quilting and embroidery functions.
any thoughts or questions I need to consider?