carolaug

Does your repairman have any used ones??

kiffie2413

Well, as I have a vintage Singer but haven't used it yet, I can't comment on using them...However, dh is working on it and I hope to try it soon...I can say I have a Brother PQ1500S, and it is amazing for quilting and piecing! It has a 9" harp, and I really like the pin-feed system, it makes piecing a dream, and also I don't have to use my walking foot, as the pin-feed holds all the layers together. It is industrial, all metal. It is only a straight stitch, though...so, if you want zig zag or any extra stitches, this won't be for you..
Good luck and enjoy your search!
Kif
PS I got mine for $599.00, includes a lot of extras

scowlkat

Hugs to you! I can't imagine having my beloved machine gone! Good luck in your search. Depending on what you want to spend, consider Janome!

Buckeye Rose

I think what's left of my mind has turned to mush. We are going tomorrow to look at machines, but in the meantime I have been internet researching. DH wants me to have what I want/need, but I really don't want to overstretch the budget. I'm having a hard time deciding between want and need. This will be my only machine for a while, so I need a good one to do piecing. But I also need one for fmq. The decorative/zigzag stitches are good once in a while too. I am so confused. How do you ever decide?

Kathi Kraftyzales

I have 2 Baby Lock Companions and 1 Brother and 1 Singer. I would freak if any of them bit the dust. Oh my...so sorry to hear of your loss.

annthreecats

I hope you find a replacement without too much confusion.

tmw

did you have a moment of silence for the departed machine, [just something we do, we did it for a pair of my husband favorite work and around house shorts, he just wore them out,got pretty ugly, ]

Buckeye Rose

LOL! I don't think a moment of silence was even close to what was going on in my brain. Nasty name calling was more like it.

alices

Yes rest in peace and diffently look on ebay. I got a used Janome and it sews everything, even redid the upholstry on the boat!

Tartan

You have my sympathy for the loss of your trusty friend and for the agonizing search for a new friend! Good Luck!