Originally Posted by Bekkieokie

I have always wanted a bernina, but they are so expensive. My first computerized machine was a Brothers Novice 1200, but Brothers don't make it any more. I was able to save money quickly to buy it. I bring it with to sewing class because it is light weight and had no problems and had it for 10 years. I was inspired by some of the ladies in my sewing classes by using old feather weight Singers. I was so inspired I took my old machine out, oiled it and use it for piecing. I forgot what beautiful stitching it sewed. It is very important also to choice a machine that your can bring it to someone that can fixed your machine.