Thanks Mickey2,
I'm wondering how difficult it is to find cams for machines that are built to use them, but are sold without them---I see a lot of Singers and Kenmores that are capable of using cams but are being sold without, and also without presser feet--and wasn't sure how hard cams and feet are to come by for these machines.
I've seen some Elna Supermatics around and also some Adlers, but didn't know enough about them to take a chance. Do you have a feeling for how easy/difficult it might be to find cams for them if I find a machine without the cams?
I'm not wedded to any specific decorative stitches, just looking for a variety of densities-- some more light and lacy feeling and some heavier-- I like to be able to use a variety on my quilts. Since I also do a lot of FMQ on my quilts to enhance texture and to add design motifs, I don't really need the pictographic decorative stitches that some of the more modern machines use.
Are there any models you would stay away from due to difficulty in finding parts, cams, feet etc?
Rob