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New quilter and member from Michigan. I am taking a beginning course in quilting and have loved being a busy crafter. I would imagine my house is as full as anyone's here with projects of all sorts. Glass torching,scrapbooking,jewelry ,yarn hobbies to name a few. Forums are a great way to learn and I am excited to find this one. I know from past forums that questions and comments can be sticky …but I do have one question on machines. Is there a thread on here that supplies any positive information on the purchasing of a new machine? I know a test drive is a must, needs, budget, buy local, warranty and repair and space etc. Any other good tips will be appreciated.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to learning! Anne

Welcome to the board by way of the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi, Tx. It's pretty much anyone's opinion as to what make and model to buy. We suggest local but some good deals are found on line. Shipping can be pretty pricey. All depends on what you need your machine to do. If you don't mind used, you may want to check out some of the estate sales in your area. I got a nice Singer 401a at an estate sale for $150.00 with attachments included. You always want to have access to the manual for any machine. Often you can download them online for free or very little. It all depends. I also have a Singer 2662 about 10 years ago at our local sewing center. My machine are not quilting machines but I can still use them for quilting. Many members will give you an overwhelming about of information. Almost too much information (seems like). Too much is better than not enough though. Check the different threads for sewing space (Mission Organization) etc. Photos are always fun to view. Have fun!

Welcome from Oxford, Michigan!:)

Waving hello, and welcome! Lots of fun and info here. There have been many threads on topic of machines. Do you have a list of features you'd like in a machine?
I'm another to suggest you look into older machines. I have a Featherweight, and a Singer 301A Both do lovely stitching! I also have a Pfaff that's 17 years old.
Have fun! :)

Hello and welcome to the board, from New Hampshire.

:) welcome from se TX

Thanks all. Oxford..I am in Rochester. My current machine is a Kenmore form 1977! Whoa, oldie! But I won it in a sales contest so my return value has been great. I am trying to keep on a budget and I realize that many machines are not sold at MSRP. I went to a store yesterday and looked at a Janome and Brother.Both have button hole capabilities and 50 to 80 stitches. Around $499. store price. Also a BabyLock but I am not really interested in a serger concept right now. So I guess I am just confused as to which way to go. ha, I am the same way with fabric so I just overbuy to be safe.:)

Welcome from Arizona

Hello Anne and welcome. I'm a new member also ........ from Canada

Yes my house is full also with projects of all sorts. I am in the process of getting rid of most of them since I do not do them anymore and have no desire to do them. I have filled my interest with making quilts and quilting them.

a warm welcome from KY

I stated out with a Janome 2011. My old White I had and I did not speak to each other, so I got the Janome. actually My daughter-in-law and I both needed one and she did a lot of the research. Our pocket books were not deep so Janome was what we got. You can get the Janome for sale at $399 on the internet as we did. WE have been very satisfied. She does a lot more sewing than I do.

Hello from Howell MI!! I have a few machines, my main sewing machine is a janome, I have both upper and lower priced janomes and have not had any trouble with either! Go with what you can afford and by all means check out as many as you can. What I love you might not like or use at all!

Again..thanks for the hello's. I hope to be getting involved and I will be excited to see what everyone does.

Welcome from FL. You can search previous threads by typing key words in the search box at the top of the page. Then click on the magnifying glass. It takes experimenting a bit to find out how the search function works best. I've found a few very specific words gets me started.

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Hello Anne, welcome from northern California!

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome from OHIO! :wave:

Welcome from south Louisiana.

Hello Anne and welcome from Australia.

Welcome from Massachusetts! Hope you enjoy this wonderful board.

Welcome from Oklahoma. Glad to see another Anne.