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Old 09-05-2023, 03:36 PM
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Iceblossom
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Peoria, IL -- Midwest Transplant
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Other than the lady with the loaners, none of the group there today had any lightweight machines -- but several are considering options! (the oof! factor is real) A couple have only their one machine but they pretty much only sew at group.

The Bernette is one on my list to consider, I don't think the feet are interchangeable with the 820 but it is something to look at. Eversewn is a relatively new company -- it is not a division of Bernina but was founded by a member of the Bernina family. When they first came out, a lot of people were raving about them for quilt camps or other portable/class situations but I haven't seen much lately.

Others on the new list that meet my general requirements are the Janome 2212, a couple Singers, a couple Brothers, and the Juki HZL-27Z. All have pluses and minuses. I have no real brand loyalty.
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