How Many Machines Do You Have/Use?
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How Many Machines Do You Have/Use?
I found a really old thread on this from 2011 so I thought it was time for an update! Family members, in particular my father, are having trouble believing that many people that aren't professional quilters have more than 1 or 2 machines. I insist (while on the verge of buying my third antique machine) that plenty of quilters/sewers have numerous machines! I understand that those that collect antique machines are likely to have more so I want to hear from those with more recent/new machines as well! Of the ones you have, how many do you use?
I have 2 right now (listed in signature). The FW I use a lot, the Kenmore more for finishing larger projects. But as I take on more things, I'll probably be bouncing between them more evenly because I'll have them calibrated for specific tasks.
For me, I'm finding that collecting machines is becoming a hobby within a hobby.
I have 2 right now (listed in signature). The FW I use a lot, the Kenmore more for finishing larger projects. But as I take on more things, I'll probably be bouncing between them more evenly because I'll have them calibrated for specific tasks.
For me, I'm finding that collecting machines is becoming a hobby within a hobby.
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I have at least half a dozen vintage machines in storage, but use only 2 machines -- my Bernina 1230 for sewing (so old it is practically a vintage machine too), and my Voyager 17 set up for frame quilting (a machine that is no longer made).
I used to have almost a dozen vintage machines in cabinets, when I was collecting vintage machines, but sold those off when I realized that all I did with them was dust them off periodically! The vintage machines I still have are all "portable". Will pass my white Featherweight on to my daughter eventually, along with the hand crank machine she preferred learning on. Have a small vintage Bernina I will keep as backup if my computerized Bernina ever fails. The others I will sell once we move to an area that has a population density that supports placing an ad in a local paper once in awhile.
I used to have almost a dozen vintage machines in cabinets, when I was collecting vintage machines, but sold those off when I realized that all I did with them was dust them off periodically! The vintage machines I still have are all "portable". Will pass my white Featherweight on to my daughter eventually, along with the hand crank machine she preferred learning on. Have a small vintage Bernina I will keep as backup if my computerized Bernina ever fails. The others I will sell once we move to an area that has a population density that supports placing an ad in a local paper once in awhile.
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30!!! And people think I am weird because I have 7. I guess my Kenmore is old enough to be called vintage but I bought it new so it is just the senior of the group. My granddaughter is using one and she thinks it is hers. I have a Brother Sew/ embroidery combo, a Brother 1500, a Brother 9500, of course the Kenmore, an old Necchi and a serger. And my toy from when I was a child that decorates my sewing room.
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I have5 computerised machines and 5 vintage machines. I use all for different projects. My juki is on my frame for quilting.
My janome excellent at lettering and pictures a
My brother is poorly but still use for some stitching
My husquvane is for classes although do keep going with it once started a project finish on same machine.
Could go on get the idea.
My janome excellent at lettering and pictures a
My brother is poorly but still use for some stitching
My husquvane is for classes although do keep going with it once started a project finish on same machine.
Could go on get the idea.
#10
Wow, 30 machines. I love that...
I have Viking Designer 1, Viking 875 Quilt, Viking 183, Janome 8200, Brother Simplicity (for classes), Viking Serger and a Singer Featherweight (like the machine I first learned on when in high school)
Each one does something really well so I use them all. I bought the lightweight Brother for classes due to a shoulder injury. I think we all need more than one machine.
I have Viking Designer 1, Viking 875 Quilt, Viking 183, Janome 8200, Brother Simplicity (for classes), Viking Serger and a Singer Featherweight (like the machine I first learned on when in high school)
Each one does something really well so I use them all. I bought the lightweight Brother for classes due to a shoulder injury. I think we all need more than one machine.
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