looking for a new machine
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Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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This machine is listed as reg. $499.99 on sale for $199.99. Do any of you know if this is a good machine for regular piecing and quilting? My other option is the Kenmore model 19110 or 16231. My DSIL works at Sears and can get it with her discount and she lives in a tax free state. Here are the stats on the Singer: Singer® Athena 2009 Electronic Sewing Machine
Style No. 2009 $199.99 each
Compare at $499.99
The Singer® Athena 2009 takes the work out of sewing. Athena 2009 was specially designed to make threading the needle and bobbin a breeze with the SwiftSmart threading system. It combines digital threading with one-touch needle threader. Also, features a drop and sew bobbin system, Singer-exclusive buttonhole underplate, 30 stitch patterns, and extension tab. Making the tedious tasks you have to do every time you sew--simple. Now you can enjoy the part you love most--creativity.
Style No. 2009 $199.99 each
Compare at $499.99
The Singer® Athena 2009 takes the work out of sewing. Athena 2009 was specially designed to make threading the needle and bobbin a breeze with the SwiftSmart threading system. It combines digital threading with one-touch needle threader. Also, features a drop and sew bobbin system, Singer-exclusive buttonhole underplate, 30 stitch patterns, and extension tab. Making the tedious tasks you have to do every time you sew--simple. Now you can enjoy the part you love most--creativity.
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I don't know if you've got a Tuesday Morning in your area, but I received their flyer today and they're selling that exact machine for the same $199.00 price. I'm not trying to lean you in any direction, but if you're focusing on this machine because of your SIL and the price, well...you can get it locally, for the same price and is it really a big steal if others are offering it for the same amount? I dunno, something to ponder...
#8
I had a Kenmore sewing machine for 25 years, and it worked great. I never had to do anything to it. Don'/t know about the new models, but the old ones were great. I gave it to a young mother, and she is still using it, by now it is at least 40 years old!!
#10
I'm on my second Kenmore since 1977 (this one is maybe 8-10 years old)and I do like them.
Just started quilting, so I bought a walking foot, a 1/4 inch foot, and a FMQ foot.
I machine quilted the 66x80 quilt I am working on now, and used several of the decorative stitches-- it was a breeze. (Especially after I found a you-tube video about installing the walking foot! Mine had NO instructions!)
Part of me would like a "real" quilting machine (whatever that is!) but this Kenmore seems to be doing the job well right now...
Just started quilting, so I bought a walking foot, a 1/4 inch foot, and a FMQ foot.
I machine quilted the 66x80 quilt I am working on now, and used several of the decorative stitches-- it was a breeze. (Especially after I found a you-tube video about installing the walking foot! Mine had NO instructions!)
Part of me would like a "real" quilting machine (whatever that is!) but this Kenmore seems to be doing the job well right now...
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