Machine suggestions?
#11
Don't know what it may cost. A large throat is better for quilting. I have a 9-1/2" throat machine I mainly always do FMQ.
Welcome to this board, lots knowledgeable people on here. Most are always willing to help.
Welcome to this board, lots knowledgeable people on here. Most are always willing to help.
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: northern minnesota
Posts: 2,480
Hi,
I am new to the forum - I'm an advanced beginner I guess. I've been using a Husqvarna Viking Computer 500 - which my lovely step-mother gave me years ago. Finally I've had time.. and gotten the quilting bug! Quilting has been a real lifesaver during the pandemic lockdown - sewing saved my sanity!
My machine is a good horse (heavy!), but I would like to upgrade. I mostly have done straight piecing but would like to do quilting & try free motion quilting too. I want a machine I can take to my sewing group.
I'm looking for a machine like the Janome 3160. I would like these features: ability to FMQ, needle up-down, thread cutter, speed control, light enough to travel, lock-stitch. I am less concerned about embroidery, a bazillion stitch choices. I don't need the latest & greatest! I want to spend under $400 if possible. Is that reasonable or am I hallucinating?
Thank you! Misty
I am new to the forum - I'm an advanced beginner I guess. I've been using a Husqvarna Viking Computer 500 - which my lovely step-mother gave me years ago. Finally I've had time.. and gotten the quilting bug! Quilting has been a real lifesaver during the pandemic lockdown - sewing saved my sanity!
My machine is a good horse (heavy!), but I would like to upgrade. I mostly have done straight piecing but would like to do quilting & try free motion quilting too. I want a machine I can take to my sewing group.
I'm looking for a machine like the Janome 3160. I would like these features: ability to FMQ, needle up-down, thread cutter, speed control, light enough to travel, lock-stitch. I am less concerned about embroidery, a bazillion stitch choices. I don't need the latest & greatest! I want to spend under $400 if possible. Is that reasonable or am I hallucinating?
Thank you! Misty
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,079
Another fun place to look if you are into used and vintage, and if you're a bit daring is https://www.shopgoodwill.com/ it is an auction site similar to ebay....but it is US nation-wide Goodwill listings. just type 'sewing machine' into the search box, and have fun.