Hi! I'm from Louisiana
#52
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.
#53
I picked up a Brother Project Runway model PC-420 for $375.00 at All Brands because it was being replaced with a newer model. The feed dogs drop, all of the quilting feet are there. Auto threader, auto thread cutter. Nice machine -I love it. Have pieced a few quilts on it and quilted two so far. Love this machine.
#54
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hammond, Louisiana
Posts: 24
Hi from Hammond, LA! I'm new to this so I can't give you any suggestions...hubby and I just bought two Brother XL3750's from walmart.com. They come with a 'quilting bonus' so I thought they would be pretty cool to start with. We love them! They are about $140.00. Good luck in your search :o)
#55
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 8
Hi! I'm new online (from AZ) though I've been "eavesdropping" for about 6 months. Thanks so much for all the tips and suggestions, do's and don'ts, and the great encouragement you give to each other. I've been quilting for almost two years, an am loving every moment I get to sew. Sure have enjoyed following your chats!
#58
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 876
Welcome from Oregon city, Oregon. Brothers is a good machine and some very reasonalbly priced. Janome is also good (made by brothers). Both my Brothers and Janome have a speed control on them which is great for learning and also for governing the speed for an intricate procedure.
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