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10-09-2014, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
For plain and simple, look at the Brother 1500. It is a straight stitch only machine that will be much less than your budget. It does piecing, FMQ and SID well. If it works for you, you would have left over money for fabric. 
10-09-2014, 08:23 PM
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For straight stitch only why not look at a vintage machine. The 15-91 or 15-90 is easily found for usually less than $100. You can pretty much repair most things that go wrong yourself thus saving the repair bill. Normally a little drop of oil is all it needs. No bells or whistles to worry about and a whole lot more $$$$ for fabric can notions. Both machines are great at FMQ and STD
10-10-2014, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by evelyn5269
I am looking at getting a new machine, last before I retire and get paid for. I want something with large throat area and yet a workhorse for FMQ and also SID so ay suggestions would be great and I will start my research. No long arm info please as that is forever out of our low income budget.
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10-10-2014, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
For plain and simple, look at the Brother 1500. It is a straight stitch only machine that will be much less than your budget. It does piecing, FMQ and SID well. If it works for you, you would have left over money for fabric.
10-10-2014, 06:14 PM
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Do you ever really sew at 1500 stitches per minute? My HQ16 will do that, too, but the thought of 1500 stitches per inch just plain scares me. Luckily, I can dial down the speed to fit my wants and needs.
10-11-2014, 03:48 AM
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I have a Janome 6600 and LOVE it! It does everything I ask it to. 9" that,which can easily quilt a full sized quilt with fmq. I've read many people manage a King sized, but I haven't tried. I love the accufeed and the built in walking foot. It's also pretty darned quiet.
I've recently started sewing bags, with lots of interfacing and fusible fleece lining, and this machine takes it all. I'm constantly amazed at what it will sew through.
I'd love a Sweet 16, sit down, but that's just not an option for now, either. I keep squirreling away money, but at this rate it will be another 5 years before I've saved enough for that .
I've recently started sewing bags, with lots of interfacing and fusible fleece lining, and this machine takes it all. I'm constantly amazed at what it will sew through.
I'd love a Sweet 16, sit down, but that's just not an option for now, either. I keep squirreling away money, but at this rate it will be another 5 years before I've saved enough for that .
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