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01-13-2011, 08:02 AM

#31

matraina

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The Brother SQ-9000 (from Wal*Mart) weighs 10 pounds. I bought it to take on vacation and to classes. I looked at the Janome Gem but it weighed 12 lbs. My back is really bad so I opted for the Brother. I'm still playing around with it.

01-13-2011, 09:47 AM

#32

cheri stonespinner

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Tell me why everyone here is gaga about featherweights.

01-13-2011, 09:57 AM

#33

redpurselady

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Location: Texas

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Featherweight is my choice - but then, I am biased, very biased. I have two of them :-)

01-13-2011, 10:11 AM

#34

dunster

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Featherweight or 301 would be my choice.

01-13-2011, 11:42 AM

#35

Carol111

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Location: Florida

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I bought myself a Babylock Sofia2 a few months ago for just that purpose. It came with a wheeled tote, making it even more portable. It also has an embroidery arm, though it is restricted to 4" x 4" designs. I've never used the embroidery, except when I took the new owner classes. It is perfect for taking to class and it sews like a dream.
Carol in FL

01-13-2011, 12:38 PM

#36

gramquilter2

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Singer Featherweight is what I'd try to find. They are light and sew a wonderful straight seam. Perfect for piecing.

01-13-2011, 12:39 PM

#37

redpurselady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gramquilter2

Singer Featherweight is what I'd try to find. They are light and sew a wonderful straight seam. Perfect for piecing.

And they are cute too!! :lol:

01-13-2011, 12:46 PM

#38

triplerosa

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i love m

01-13-2011, 12:49 PM

#39

triplerosa

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i love my baby brother #cs8150. under $200 best machine ever sews nice i do free motion quilting with it

01-13-2011, 02:18 PM

#40

peaceandjoy

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Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY

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I'm another Janome Jem lover! Tried the Gold, didn't care much for it (limited stitches, including few stitch lengths as it is manual rather than computerized). Now I have the Platinum and couldn't be more thrilled - great stitches, excellent choice of stitches, computerized, etc., and only 12 lbs.!