I bought my serger in the '80s when they first came out - it is a basic model, Toyota brand and I have used it a lot to make clothes, craft projects and decor stuff. Have not used for quilting though I have done edges of fabric yardage before washing to prevent fraying.
That little machine is easy to thread and has been a work horse! Last year I took it in to my local "old sewing machine guy" because it wasn't cutting well. He replaced the blades and found that the feed dogs had dropped a bit which resulted in a jagged cut edge even with a new blade. He tried raising the feed dogs but it still is chewing up the edges. Guess it's time to replace this sweet little machine
so I have been on the look out for a used one. I did look at the Husqvarna Huskylock with the coverstitch but the reviews said that it was difficult to work with. The Babylocks look like dream machines but the new are very pricey. I definitely will try to find another serger because they are so handy to have.
Any suggestions or reviews?