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03-04-2010, 07:37 AM

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Rose Marie

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A longarm machine that dosnt take up the whole room but you can still program quilting designs into. Also cheaper prices on all things quilting.

03-04-2010, 09:43 AM

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belmer

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Definately a BIGGER bobbin. and a longer arm.

03-04-2010, 11:39 AM

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ddrobins1956

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Small waist, thighs that don't rub together, arms that don't wave even when I'm not.......ohhhhh you meant what do we want in our sewing machines......hahaha

03-04-2010, 12:11 PM

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Oklahoma Suzie

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Originally Posted by fireworkslover

My wishes for a standard sewing machine: Needle up or down feature, a bigger bobbin for sure as well as a loud beeper when the bobbin has a yard of thread left on it, a larger throat- about a foot would be nice, speed control for fmq, bobbin winding without unthreading the machine. I'm sure I could come up with more, but that's it for now.

these are all good

03-04-2010, 12:43 PM

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fabric-holic

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Originally Posted by ddrobins1956

Small waist, thighs that don't rub together, arms that don't wave even when I'm not.......ohhhhh you meant what do we want in our sewing machines......hahaha

:D :D :D :D

03-04-2010, 01:40 PM

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Prism99

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In addition to everything else mentioned, I'd like a computerized machine that *remembers* where my needle position was when I turned it off.

03-04-2010, 01:46 PM

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redrummy

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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie

Regular sewing machine with a lot larger opening so we can quilt bigger quilts without so much rolling, folding and praying it comes out ok. I can't afford a long arm - yet.

ditto

03-04-2010, 01:51 PM

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MarthaVA

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I'd wish for the machines to be lower to the table - so that you didn't NEED an extension table or a special table or a built up area around it. Like, why can't the machines be about 1/2 inch high instead of 3 inches or whatever they are?

03-04-2010, 03:04 PM

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Boston1954

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fabric-holic

I'm in a frustrated mood today and started making a wish list.
Here's all I have so far (for sewing anyway, the list for my husband is a little longer...lol)

I wish they'd make a home sewing machine:

1. with a bobbin area that could hold a regular spool of thread

2. that never needed maintenance (I know that's impossible but I still wish for it)

You may not believe this, but I was just saying that same thing to my sister a few days ago. Who the heck invented the bobbin??!!