I am always surprised at which machines I like. For instance, I have never bonded with my 201. I was SO excited to get it because I'd heard it was the bee's knees. Not so much.
But, I Love my green 319W. In fact, it has been my go-to machine for months now. It sits in a 7 drawer treadle in my kitchen and I do a bit of stitching whenever the mood hits me. A few days ago I did a sampler using the cams and had a grand time. I just like it for some reason. And, those typewriter keys are a great look.
I don't find it to be noisy at all. (But, I'm treadling her, remember.) And, mine takes the normal 15X1 needles and seems to do fine. The bobbin case has a half moon cutout in it so that might be why mine is fine. I was told by my friend that I may have problems using that longer needle if I work on very heavy fabrics. I did do one layer of felt with no problems but normally I just do quilting cottons so I think I will be just fine.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 02-07-2018 at 11:35 AM.
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