Inexpensive sewing machine with wider throat?
08-10-2012, 05:33 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by ranger
I live in Eastern Canada.
Today, I e-mailed the Brother dealer in this area and asked about the price of the Brother 1500.
The reply was that she had a demo PQ1500S, high speed straight stitch machine with a throat space of approx. 6"x9".
Price...$1499.
Today, I e-mailed the Brother dealer in this area and asked about the price of the Brother 1500.
The reply was that she had a demo PQ1500S, high speed straight stitch machine with a throat space of approx. 6"x9".
Price...$1499.
08-10-2012, 11:20 PM
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Teacup,
I like my Singer 201k treadle best for piecing and straight line quilting. The 15-90 treadle is much better for FMQ; it has about 7" of throat space and much more height to the throat space than a modern machine.
Sharon
I like my Singer 201k treadle best for piecing and straight line quilting. The 15-90 treadle is much better for FMQ; it has about 7" of throat space and much more height to the throat space than a modern machine.
Sharon
08-13-2012, 05:00 AM
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Thanks to everyone for suggestions, etc. Dawn, I bought the Brother 1500 on Sewitsforsale. I am sooooo excited. It should be here in a day or two.. LOVE that site. As soon as I get it in and get my sewing room set up as I want it, I'll try to post some pics. Again, thanks!!!!
08-13-2012, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by texas8823
Thanks to everyone for suggestions, etc. Dawn, I bought the Brother 1500 on Sewitsforsale. I am sooooo excited. It should be here in a day or two.. LOVE that site. As soon as I get it in and get my sewing room set up as I want it, I'll try to post some pics. Again, thanks!!!!
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