What should I buy? Bernina or Pfaff?
I am looking at getting a new machine. My 15 year old Pfaff tiptronic 2030 has been in the shop too many times now with timing issues. I do a lot of quilting patchwork and also McKenna Ryan applique pieces and just think maybe it's time for an upgrade. I have my own longarm so I don't think I need a stitch regulator and I don't need embroidery features but a few stitches like blanket, feather, and satin would be my "go-to" stitches. I do want a good free motion foot for the applique work which sometimes has multiple layers of fabric. I am looking at a Bernina 350PE or a Pfaff expressions3.5 machine. I like the built-in dual feed system on the Pfaff. The walking foot attachment on the Bernina seems cumbersome to take on and off plus the wide foot on it makes me wonder how to keep a even 1/4 inch seam. I do like the access though to the hook and race area on the Bernina for cleaning lint or thread pieces. The new Pfaff has a drop-in top loading bobbin which I am unfamiliar with. I see most of the newer machines have this. What do you think? Pfaff or Bernina?