Caroline94535

I think I saw the same one!

I have the Bernina Activa 230PE from a year or two later. I love, love, love it.

The main differences in the 230 and 240 is the 240 has the knee lift control and LCD light already installed (I paid to get mine added later). The 240 has several more decorative stitches, and it has "Mirror Image" on the decorative stitches. I would love to play with the mirror images.

My 230 came with seven screw-on feet. I think the 240 had all the same original feet except it changed out the #57 patchwork foot for a different foot.

Since getting my Bernie, and thanks to a great 90% discount "Going out of Business Sale," I've added nearly every foot and accessory available for the 200 series. I've not used them to their full potential -yet- but I will. I was distracted by discovering "vintage" machines, LOL.

I love and use my Bernina Activa 230. Your friend would love the 240. Using that elusive hindsight I would have gotten the 240 instead of the 230. They are the same machine inside, but the 240 has all the whistles and bells from the start - plus the extra 10-15 (?) decorative stitches, not that my 230 is lacking in decorative choices!

If she gets it I would suggest she download the Bernina app, "My BERNINA Accessories," and check out the Bernina Feetures books, I, II, and III. They are great learning tools.

I LOVE the doll house accessories box,; some Bernina owners do not. I am trying to find an extra one to hold the overflow of feet I have.

Let us know what she decides!