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02-08-2018, 06:30 AM
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Hello everyone from Parma, Ohio. I've sewn professionally for the last 25+ years, specializing in Home Dec and upholstery. As I'm getting older and closer to "cough" retirement I plan on doing fun things for me and my family instead of clients. Quilting falls into that category. I have a lot of questions. Not exactly a newbie to quilting but techniques and equipment have evolved since my hand quilting days. My big question at this point is choosing a new machine.
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02-08-2018, 08:32 AM
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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. Make a list of what you want in a new machine. Some things to think about...needle up/down for applique and machine quilting, a nice buttonhole stitch for machine applique, a large harp space if you want to machine quilt, a ruler foot if you want to use the Westalee rulers or similar, a must have is a good dealer to service and give lessons on your new machine.
02-08-2018, 10:52 AM
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Welcome from Mississippi! 
I have about a dozen vintage machines but my main quilter is a new(ish) Juki 2010Q. It's very simple, only does straight stitch, but has a thread cutter in the foot pedal, auto needle down stop, and a large harp space. Quilts like a dream. They are under $1000, not computerized, all metal housing. Just what I need.
Before that one I used my Bernina Record 830 from the 1970's. Still using that wonderful machine for zig zag and a few fancy sts.
I have about a dozen vintage machines but my main quilter is a new(ish) Juki 2010Q. It's very simple, only does straight stitch, but has a thread cutter in the foot pedal, auto needle down stop, and a large harp space. Quilts like a dream. They are under $1000, not computerized, all metal housing. Just what I need.
Before that one I used my Bernina Record 830 from the 1970's. Still using that wonderful machine for zig zag and a few fancy sts.
02-08-2018, 11:33 AM
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Love the vintage machine. Couple of years ago I was cleaning my garage and found a Old Singer 31-25 Tailor machine. Totally forgotten I had bought it off of a friend who had put a motor on it. Since then I refinished the wooden top and restored it to its original treadle condition.
02-08-2018, 01:19 PM
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Welcome to the board - I'm another Juki lover (TL2200QVP mini) and think any of the TL series offer an excellent, reliable stitch and are wonderful for FMQ. I have a reliable Kenmore for a handful of utility & a few decorative stitches. Both of my machines are mechanical and all metal = workhorses.
Good luck and please share your projects as you go!
Good luck and please share your projects as you go!
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