Originally Posted by
aashley333
And I was just thinking that I need to look an newer machines now that my skills are expanding. My Bernina 830 Record is 40 years old. I love it, but I like to challenge myself. Watching the thread about new machine suggestions because I don't know where to start, other than Bernina or Kenmore(my first in about 7th grade).
You won't find any new Kenmores, they were Sears department store brand, and I think for most of their lives were made by New Home which became Janome. Lots of vintage Kenmore lovers here though.
As my skills improved I noted features I liked about the machines used on the PBS sponsored quilt shows in the 80's. So I had a wish list when I started going to the shops and test driving. It also gave me time to save up and pay cash. I like to own what I bring home
Happy shopping journey.