What's the best machine to take to a quilt camp or class? I have 2 Singers--a Touch & Sew 758 (my main machine) and a 401A. I grew up using a Singer so I'm most comfortable with them. I was intimidated by fellow quilters because I didn't have a "fancy" machine but when all I do is a straight stitch & reverse why do I need a computerized machine? I can adjust my stitch length and cut my own thread easily enough. Is having a needle up/down feature all that important? [HR][/HR] Most participants were great but a few seemed less than impressed with my stuff. I was apparently using the wrong thread and needle size! I've been quilting for almost 10 years and I'm a hand quilter
! I wanted to tell one particularly snooty woman that she wasn't a quilter but just a piecer. I did notice a couple of ladies with Featherweights and they were using Coats & Clark all purpose thread--is that allowed? [HR][/HR] Don't get me wrong, I intend to return next year but should I be looking for a different machine (or a different table partner?)