Originally Posted by
abc123
I do own one and worth every cent paid. I've used it for many different applications from applique (both raw and needle turn), paper crafting, vinyl, and wool and have not been disappointed. There is a slight learning curve and the manual could be improved upon. I notice you are from the Pittsburgh PA area so I suggest stopping in Creative Stitches Café located in Monroeville, PA. They sell the machine and are a great assistance in answering questions while learning the machine. Yes, I do keep mine in a cupboard only because of space limitations but the unit is constantly being pulled out for a project!
Thanks so much for your input ABC123 - I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area but now live about 45 minutes West of Pittsburgh - for the summer months and Florida from mid Sept till mid May. I was at the Creative Stitches Cafe during the Western PA Shop Hop and fell in love with the owner. She is the nicest, most helpful quilt shop owner I've ever met. The main reason I am so anxious to make a decision is that if I decide I'd like to get one I would like to buy it from her....even tho I am a good hour (especially with the dang construction going on at the Parkway). I would like to buy it and take a couple classes from her before we head South - and that will be mid September. So my time is limited. I have read from a couple reviews about people that bought them from a quilt shop and can't get help because the owners/shop workers don't even know much about how to work them or help problem solve. I need to make a couple calls to a shop or to in Florida to see if there is one that sells them and does classes.
Thanks again! In what area of Pittsburgh do you live?