Originally Posted by Momwood
I presently own a Singer 7469Q Confidence Machine. I am looking at possibly getting a new machine but I am not sure what to get if I do. I don't do much embroidery. Little faces or such. I do machine applique but not as much as I piece. I don't do machine quilting except on my Downy Quilts for Kids. Do I already have the best machine for me? I know that sewing machines are like cars---someone likes most of them. Any advice is welcomed.
Is this one doing everything you need or want it to? If so, then its for you. I personally grew out of my machine. Couldn't machine quilt larger items without major problems. Wanted a larger throat, more stitches, etc (have some large projects coming up). My last one I had for 15 yrs and is a workhorse and won't part with it. Its not anything fancy, but it worked and when I got it it did everything I needed it to.
If you're comfortable with this one right now and feel it fits your needs then don't upgrade. Now, if you have the itch to do other things, you may want to start looking to educate yourself on whats out there. Knowledge never hurts!! :D