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    Old 03-17-2011, 05:14 AM
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    I like Singer sewing machines new and old. It was the first sewing mashine I sewed on. It was a treadle machine and it was good exercise while sewing.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 05:43 AM
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    I could not quilt without my Pfaffs. It has the straightest seam I have ever seen, and the integrated walking foot is priceless.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 05:55 AM
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    I have a White, a Brother and a Brother Embroidery machine and I love them all.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 05:56 AM
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    Bernina 930 and 1130. Cheap-o Brother serger that does the basics and is easy to thread and use.
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    I've only had Singer and Brothers but love both.I haven't had any real problems with any of my machines...just regular maintanence and wear & tear on them.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 06:11 AM
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    Love my Brothers and I have a Janome Gem for classes and to take sewing places because it is so light.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 06:18 AM
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    I have two Babylocks which I love. Plus I have my favorite straight stitch which is a Singer Featherweight (the black one made in about 1949).
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    Old 03-17-2011, 06:29 AM
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    PFAFF. I have had Pfaffs for the last 25 years and I love them. Before I bought my first Pfaff I had both a Bernia and a Viking. I like the Bernina hated the Viking. The best feature of the Pfaff is the built in walking foot. I just bought a new Pfaff Creative 4.0. I can't recommend it enough. I love the 12 in throat.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 06:32 AM
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    Old 03-17-2011, 06:43 AM
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    Here somes the flood...everyone has their special needs when it comes to machines. Most machines these days have the start stop and needle up down and now alot are including the auto thread cutter. So after the features, you want the best machine for the money and the one with the least service history. So far Janome fits the bill. I would not trade my 6600 for anything, not even the new Horizon. I like the Horizon, but for the extra $1300 or more, I can live with a little less space, and the swtich plate being automatic to single hole. I cannot live without the auto thread cutter, so I purchased the Janome 3160 to take to class. It weighs 12.5 lbs. and has the threadcutter. I found that most of my classes involve about 6 hours of piecing. The Accufeed on the 6600 is wonderful, no more looking around my old walking foot. You can see where you are going.
    I have had Janomes in my sewing room for 35 years. All of my machine still work with no problems. Never have taken them in for service. I keep them clean, oil the wick, and treat them with respect when hauling them around. I have two 6600, 4900,3160,9000, & 350E that I use routinely. My other machines I take out and run occasionally. Lastly, I have a Babylock Evolve Wave that is a dream with authomatic threading....wouldn't sell this one either. We love our machines.
    I get nervous when I see my husband lurking. He is an architect/engineer and I can see that look of "wonder how thiis thing is put together" in his eye. I have told him that if he touches my machines, he is vapor. Ha!
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