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Old 08-07-2010, 01:58 PM
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Your old straight stitch is just the place to start as long as the tension is good. Stick with it until you have saved up for whatever you want with all the bells and whistles. Remember, it's straight stitches that piece a quilt together. My 27 year old Granddaughter has been making quilts for about a year, including machine quiliting, on my 35 year old Pfaff. She does beautiful work.
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Old 08-07-2010, 01:58 PM
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Welcome from Denham Springs! Like the others, I suggest going to a machine dealer and seeing what's out there. The dealer will honor your machine warranty and be there for troubleshooting. If you're near Baton Rouge, check out All Brands or A1 for Janome and Brother, Fabric Krazy for Viking, and there's a Baby Lock dealer on College Drive. I wish I had a thread cutter on my machine.
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:22 PM
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Hi from New Iberia, I'm new too. They are right try the feel of several before you buy.

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Old 08-07-2010, 03:40 PM
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Welcome! I live in Leesville, LA. :-D
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:48 PM
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Welcome from Alexandria, La.
Heart of Louisiana and also of the HEAT Wave!
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:49 PM
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:52 PM
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Welcome from Oklahoma. There is nothing better to make your quilt tops with than a vintage singer featherweight. I have a new machine with the bells and whistles and it doesn't even compare with the vintage machines in stitch quality.
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Old 08-07-2010, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by donnajean
The best thing is to go to a Sewing machine shop or a JoAnn's & try a couple different machines out. There are all kind of price ranges. You don't have to spend a lot of money for basic quilting. Basics are a 1/4" foot, a walking foot, & capability of dropping feeddog for free motion quilting. Don't just watch them sew, try it yourself.
Yes that is all you really need but try to get one with a large throat opening . It makes fmq sooo much easier
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Old 08-07-2010, 06:53 PM
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I would try several machines at either Joann's or LQS and ask them what features are best for quilters, but sit down and try the machines yourself.
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Old 08-07-2010, 06:55 PM
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Hi and welcome from Lafayette, Louisiana.
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