Would be grateful if you could say a sewing machine you liked.
07-20-2014, 07:45 AM
#22
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,937
If you quilt a lot, it is hard to pass up the price and features of the Janome 6600. I have two of them and I just purchased the Janome 8900. Love both of these models, The accufeed and auto thread cutter are wonderful. The 8900 has 9mm decorative stitches that are to die for...Find a Janome dealer and try them out. PM me for good online/store front dealers I have purchased from.
07-20-2014, 08:50 AM
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 10
I have a Bernina 440 QE and absolutely love it. It stitches as smooth as butter. I have the BSR (stitch regulator) and find free motion quilting just a delight to do. I have 2 other machines, both Singers, one of which I leave at my summer cottage and one which is my back-up machine at home. I don't remember the model #s, but they were both under $200. I really like them for basic piecing and machine applique. They both have a great blanket stitch. I don't think I'd want either to be my only machine, but as back-ups they are great.
07-20-2014, 09:16 AM
#25
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: lexington ky
Posts: 1,418
I have a brother sewing and embroidery machine I bought on Amazon for $300 ( I think it was refurbished but had the same warranty as new) I also have a $1500 Pfaff. My little brother beats the Pfaff hands down. Only use the Pfaff for quilting as it has a 10 inch throat.
07-20-2014, 10:06 AM
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pleasant Hill CA
Posts: 411
I love my Bernina and would go for the best one I could for what I could spend. The dealers often have refurbished and reconditioned used machines that are still wonderful machines. That would be my first choice. I have been quilting for 25 years and that's my advice. However, I do NOT quilt the big quilts myself like queen sized or even twins they go to long arm ladies.
07-20-2014, 10:45 AM
#28
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 77
Hi...my sewing machine's motor died 
and I have to start looking for a new one. I know I need to do a test drive at the dealer but was wondering if you would be kind enough to mention what machine you like. I didn't use any of the fancy stitches on my old machine. I know the dealer sells Bernina, Babylock, Singer and Juki.
Thank you for taking the time to answer.
A weekend without my machine.
and I have to start looking for a new one. I know I need to do a test drive at the dealer but was wondering if you would be kind enough to mention what machine you like. I didn't use any of the fancy stitches on my old machine. I know the dealer sells Bernina, Babylock, Singer and Juki. Thank you for taking the time to answer.
A weekend without my machine.
07-20-2014, 01:29 PM
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: east side, NM
Posts: 37
Is this the PQ1500S? That is all I see when I search online. I'm sorry I didn't buy this or the comparable Juki. I was lured into the Janome 7700 by the harp size but I paid a lot of money for features I never use. I'm currently considering buying a second machine as a backup and Brother is one that I would consider.
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