If you have a chance to get a Pfaff at a good price I would say, go for it. I have a Pfaff 2134 which was a floor model and was being discontinued by the company for a new design. I got a good price from the LQS, I think about 6 years ago. I have not had a bit of trouble with it (knock on wood) and just had it cleaned by the shop for the first time this summer. I do FMQ with it and don't have issues with tension or thread problems like I hear people talk about on here. I have done queen size quilts and use Leah Day's methods for the most part. Not rolling the quilt but "puddling" as someone else mentioned. I am also relatively new to quilting. Took my first lesson about 6 years ago. Found that I love quilting and my Pfaff! Good luck with your decision!
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Imagin
We have a site here in Canada called Kijiji that is like Craig's List. I just found a listing for a Pfaff Ambition 1.5 that appears to be a much better choice. The price is right, it's 2 years old but appears to be in perfect condition. I've heard good things about Pfaff but I don't think I could get it serviced locally, at least not by any certified Pfaff place. It wouldn't have a warranty anyway though. I wanted to buy new for the warranty and Janome has local service as well but this is twice the machine for about the same price. What do you think? Is it a safe bet?