Portable Sewing Machines
Although I moved a lot of fabric, I did not move a lot of sewing machines. Think it was about 7?? that had to find new homes. Right now I have Bernie (Bernina 820, huge and heavy), and Remy (Vintage Remington - like a Morse, heavy as a boat anchor) and an antique (pre-1900 even) Hand Crank.
I have already found a small quilt group that has a 4-hour block at a nearby (5ish miles) library that has a good set up with tables and electric and everything needed to actually sew. My previous group was a 2-hour block around a large dining room table and I mostly brought small hand work or trimming projects.
From previous discussions on this board, I'm sort of keyed in on a mechanical (as opposed to computerized) Eversewn Sparrow or a low end Brother as my portable. Key features are some sort of auto needle threader or assist, a good 1/4" quilting foot, and a price point below $300. I did have a close to bottom of the line Brother before and was surprised how well it did to make masks, both straight and zig-zag stitches, and I still have a quilting foot for it in my stuff, as well as bobbins.
So, what suggestions or experiences can you offer me?