Originally Posted by
quilt938
hmm I'm partial to the 301 and featherweight but I have some 3/4 size kenmores(unfortunately I haven't made time to try them out enough to know if they're awesome but others have assured me they are..) the 1020, 1030 1040, 1045, 1050 that have the rose embossed cases? they do zig zag and different stitches built in -s omeone here I think said the bobbin winder is delicate though and hard to find replacement if it breaks
I heartily endorse these Rose Case Kenmores. This is the machine my sewing machine mechanic recommended I get and was he ever spot on! They are sweet 3/4 machines with beautiful stitches. I have had not one problem with mine and it's my go to for retreats and classes. I do have a featherweight but prefer the Rose. She's got what it takes and, for a girl gift, you gotta love that rose case! She packs up nice into a surprisingly slimline case. The hidden tool drawer is pretty neat as well.
I predict that this Kenmore series will be the next "featherweight" machine of choice for quilters in the Know! They are a bit heavier than the featherweights but, in my case, tough enough to back up any of my other 11 machines if needed.