I found this site yesterday when I was searching info about
Bernina 640 machine- I purchased a used one that was basically new but think I've bitten off a little too much of a machine-I live in a small town and can't find anyone to give
me some lessons. Am considering selling or trading in for a machine that I can get lessons with! Any suggestions welcome.
Lisa

Hello, and welcome from Idaho! Sorry, I don't know much about this machine.

Welcome from Kansas. I am not familiar with that model, so not much help. You will love this group of folks. Lots of support and always willing to help. I'm sure someone can advise you.

Hello Lisa and welcome from Nevada!

Hi Lisa - keep checking this site because a fellow "quilter" will surely come by to help you out. I'm a long-sewing Singer 401A owner but encourage you all the same.

Hello Lisa, welcome from Tennessee, can't help with the machine but someone will be along to give you some tips. Glad you found us.

Welcome from Texas, Lisa! I don't have that machine, either, but don't worry, eventually someone who does will find you and help!

a warm welcome from western KY!~~~~~~ sorry I am a total Pfaffie, well and A couple of FW's too :-)

Lisa the Bernina's are great machines If you didnt get a book with it try and get one. But their not that hard to work with just dont be intimidated by it

welcome!

Welcome from Washington State! You will love it here. I would go on the Bernina website. You might get some online tutoring and they should have the manual that you can download. Good luck and keep us posted!

Hi from Ohio!

Hello and welcome from Japan!!! Sorry can't help you with your problem.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Welcome from Virginia

Hello and welcome from Ohio. There are a lot of us Lisas on this board!

Welcome and Howdy from Kentucky! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/s...um/welcome.gif

Welcome from Michigan.

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Tennessee. Can't help with Bernina. I have a 50 year old Singer.

Welcome. I have a 440 QE, it came with a DVD. Also go to the Bernina USA website, there is some help available. Love my Bernina(s).

welcome from se TX

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa.

Hi Lisa and Welcome,
As the mother of a sewing machine mechanic I can tell you, Please read your manual from beginning to end. You will learn all kinds of good advice from them. Most do not read them. Anytime you change machines it is a new learning experience and one that takes some time. I urge you to set up a uninterrupted time to just sit and play around with your new toy. Relax and enjoy the experience.

Hello,
You will love it here

Judy

Welcome from Michigan.

Hello and welcome from West VIrginia!

Welcome from WI

Welcome from Washington State!

Hi and welocome to the board. Don't let that machine intimidate you! Check out Bernina site and write them, they could probably email you a manuel.

Welcome from Ireland

Hello and Welcome from San Gabriel, California

Welcome from Nebraska!

Welcome from MI

Hello and welcome from VA :)

Sorry, I'm not going to be any help either, but everyone on this sight is so incredibly helpful and supportive. No doubt you will get what you need sooner or later. All the times I've asked for advice or help I have been over whelmed with kindness.

I'm not sure if I am doing this correctly - I am new,and from Seaside Oregon. Just finished my very first quilting project a table runner. Ivam using it for a wall hanging.

Welcome from California!
I have a lot of vintage machines.
Go grab a little featherweight off of ebay - they're easy to use! Get one that's all set up and ready to sew.
I piece and quilt (FMQ) on it.

I also like the other Singers, but the FW is easy to use. :-)

You'll love this place. Such nice people!

Get the book, don't get over whelmed, study just on thing at a time. You can do it.

Welcome from Oklahoma