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03-07-2010, 09:53 AM

#21

shaverg

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My old Bernina, stops with the needle up and I just have to tap the pedal and it goes down. Love it.

03-07-2010, 10:09 AM

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quilterj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by athenagwis

I am most likely going to get a Kenmore machine today at Sears, I heard they are made by Bernina, so they are very comparable. I am looking at getting this one:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...sewing+machine

I'd love to hear any opinions on it if anyone has one. My current machine (a Singer, bought 3 years ago) is literally taped together since I have dropped it one too many times, so anything is a step up right now. My price range is about $300, so this seems like the best choice out there for that price. I am really looking forward to the needle down feature on it mostly!!!

Cheers!
Rachel

I have that same one. I have mine now for think alittle over 3 years and I love mine.

03-07-2010, 10:13 AM

#23

quilterj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonpi

That is my machine! It is 3 years old now, never a bit of trouble, and I have really been happy with it. Lots of good features - needle up/down stopping is good for machine applique,(it remembers that setting until you turn it off) lots of decorative stitches for crazy quilting. Very easy to use. Altogether, a quiet and well-behaved machine. I'm not sure how it reacts to being dropped, though.

I did have to buy the quilting accessories separately- quilt box has the free motion hopping foot, and the walking foot was separate, if I remember right.

I bought my quilting foot and walking foot together as a set from sears.
The Janome Red model is identical.

03-07-2010, 10:16 AM

#24

quilterj

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Some how when I posted my last quote reply I think I did something wrong.

03-07-2010, 10:25 AM

#25

mamaw

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I own a Janome and a Kenmore....love both!

03-07-2010, 11:13 AM

#26

weezie

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Quote:

I think all machines stop in the needle up position unless you push the button and then they stop in the needle down position.

If this is not true, someone tell us different.

Barb

The high end machines have a needle up/needle down feature built into the computer. The default position is needle up, but a touch with the stylus on the indicator on the screen, puts it in the needle down position. On my old workhorse Janome, which also is computerized, I have to push the needle up/down button each time.

03-07-2010, 11:19 AM

#27

Quilter7x

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If it is made by Janome, you can go to any Janome dealer and buy feet for it.

I hope Sears has this machine in stock so you can get it right away. Good luck! :)

03-07-2010, 11:22 AM

#28

sdparent

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I have that same model, mine is made by Janome. I love my machine I have had it for over 4 years now and it works flawlessly.

03-07-2010, 11:23 AM

#29

Elizabeth-Liz

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I have this machine and just love it. All I have ever sewn on is a Kenmore, and this is my third. I wore out my second one by sewing clothes for the SCA. I have loved doing my quilts on this machine. But I am also a Kenmore fan. Look at many others but always come back and buy the Kenmore.

03-07-2010, 11:36 AM

#30

DeniseB

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Can't go wrong with a kenmore, I have one and it is 20 years old. It is no longer my main machine but I will not part with it. I was a work horse. Enjoy your new machine I am so happy for you.