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Old 08-18-2014, 09:37 AM
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I would look to see what is important to you on a machine to start with. I would put that over just shopping for the same brand that you already have. I have two homes and machines at both homes (same brand and type of machine at both places) and the trouble with sharing feet and bobbins between two places is that invariably you end up leaving a foot at one place and you are at the other. I found it was just easier to have feet and bobbins for each and just leave them there with the machine. Bobbins are so inexpensive that isn't an issue. Feet I agree can be pricy but really how many feet would you use? Probably just a 1/4", walking and general.

I have Featherweight machines and like them but they are only straight stitch. They are great for piecing but if you want to do anything zig zag you're out of luck. It also has a small harp so quilting is a challenge. I do have a walking foot for my Featherweight however.

Since you are not going to be carrying the machine back and forth weight isn't much of an issue.

I would definitely would check out used machines. I bought a good used machine when I was setting up my second home and also found a good one for my daughter-in-law who at the time had an inexpensive Singer she bought at JoAnn's that was constantly breaking.
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