looking for a new machine
09-21-2010, 10:51 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I wouldn't buy a new Singer. Sadly the company is no longer the original and I've heard many unhappy owners. I'd go with the Kenmore.
I have a friend that loves her Kenmore's! She is a big-time quilter and she just bought a new one and loves it.
09-21-2010, 07:41 PM
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Y'all have me convinced!! I told DSIL to go for the Kenmore higher level. I got a mileage reimbursement check on my medical so I'm keeping it for the sewing machine!! I have the money in hand!!! Yayyyyyyy
09-21-2010, 07:43 PM
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DH said, don't wait for Christmas, my birthday is in October and SIL is coming for a visit then, so we are going for it. She lives in another state and will bring it with her when she comes to NY!!
09-21-2010, 10:42 PM
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Location: Illinois
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i have a singer athena electronic machine and not real happy with it as have had some problems. i have taken it in twice because feed dogs will not stay adjusted and are too low, therefore not assisting with feeding fabric thru - usually have to give the fabric a pull thru manually. also, the needle threader worked at first and now only off and on - have to have the needle at just the right place and some threads do not seem to feed thru it. machine RUNS fine, just these little irritating things.
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