Bags

ILovetoQuilt, we're neighbors! Maybe I just need to be patient. I've been wondering about trying to sell it privately. It would be nice to have a back-up or a machine that has a zig-zag, if needed. Just didn't every think about having more than one.

I'm born and bred Montanan, until a year ago. Everything there was at least an hour away. Sometimes I just want to stay home.

bearisgray

Welcome to the board from Minnesota.

If your Bernina is behaving well, and you have room for it, I also (strongly) recommend that you keep it as a backup machine.

Where I live, a 30 minute drive is "close"

Tish05

Welcome from Alberta, Canada. I'm another person with a lengthy drive of over an hour to get to anywhere that will do machine servicing.

I have a few different machines, two of them are electronic Kenmore that were made by Janome. I didn't mean to collect them, but they aren't really worth that much on the resale market and I'd rather have a spare, just in case. Also, sometimes my daughter's friends come over for some sewing lessons, and they get to work on the smaller, older machines instead of my 1 year old Janome 9400 that I got when I started quilting. I also say if you otherwise like the machine and it's working well, and you have the space, keep it.

SusieQOH

Welcome to the board!
I wouldn't get rid of your Bernina either. They are such wonderful machines.

I bought a Juki TL 2010Q on Amazon and I love it. I think it's similar to the one you want to buy but I could be wrong.
I'm very happy with my Juki.
I have a Bernina 150 but wanted more harp space and the BSR so I bought a 770 this year. But I'll never part with my older Bernina.

BTW- I've vacationed in Maine and absolutely love that part of the country.

osewme

Welcome from Texas. Hope you find the machine you want.

Bags

Thank you everyone for the words of welcome, encouragement and advice. I have stewed over this decision (keeping the Bernina, trying to sell it, etc.) for too long now. My head hurts. I looked at the Jukis too, but cost was a factor as well as dealer close by (bobbins, extra feet). As I mentioned in an earlier post, I read as many threads on this board as I possibly could on the Brother vs. Juki. You all have helped me tremendously. As I have learned, both brands are good machines, comes down to personal decision, what I want in a machine, cost, yada, yada, yada.

After my lovely husband reminded me that he has at least 30 guitars, why should I fret about having two sewing machines.

So I ordered the Brother PQ1500. Should be here next week! I'm so terribly excited.

I have to say you all have made me feel so welcome in my first day here. Thank you.
Carol

Thumbelina

Hi Bags welcome to the board from NE Ohio originally from southern coast of Maine.

Quiltah Mama

Bags, welcome from a fellow "Mainah". I have a janome machine and the dealer is 1 hour away, so I understand your dilemma. Enjoy your new machine when it comes and have fun getting to know it. Can't wait to see what you create on it.

granky

Welcome from Southern Indiana! As a quilter, you will probably end up with more than one machine...I personally have several...and love them all! Enjoy your quilting journey!
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Lori B.

Welcome from Michigan!