My head now is spinning cause I can't buy the best machine for me!!!!..please help!
05-13-2016, 03:11 PM
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My head now is spinning cause I can't buy the best machine for me!!!!..please help!
I would like to ask all you quilters which sewing machine I should buy, it has to be able to piece, Quilt, travel back and forth to Quilting classes so light and durable, not too complicated to use, reasonable price, low maintence, to be able to applique and quilting.
05-13-2016, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jane Quilter
Please explain your thread title, "why I can't buy the best machine for me". Why not?
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05-13-2016, 05:45 PM
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I have used and owned many machines and there is no '' BEST" machine. The trick is to find a machine that suits your needs and is in your budget. An expensive machine is not always your best bet and you may not need a brand new machine. A gently used newer machine or a classic vintage machine may be exactly right for you. My DD is making dog crate pads and her newish Babylock machine (about $1000) was not very happy about those thick layers. I found her a vintage Singer 15-91 and it just zips through that fleece and batting without even a bit of hesitation. You need to visit some dealers and try out some machines (new and used). Take your own fabric samples and do a little stitching before you decide. Read any reviews and ask other quilters. Someone may be up grading their present machine and want to sell their older one. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first machine you try. Happy searching.
05-13-2016, 06:46 PM
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Are you an experienced sewer?
Sometimes a complicated machine with "all the bells and whistles" is not the most practical/useful for many people.
Do you want to do machine embroidery?
In my opinion, it is difficult to find one machine that will do "everything" well.
Some of the members have a "big" machine that stays at home, and a "lesser" - lighter weight, fewer features, less expensive machine - for going to classes and retreats.
I also think there is no such thing as a "perfect" machine. In my world - "very adequate" is what works.
Sometimes a complicated machine with "all the bells and whistles" is not the most practical/useful for many people.
Do you want to do machine embroidery?
In my opinion, it is difficult to find one machine that will do "everything" well.
Some of the members have a "big" machine that stays at home, and a "lesser" - lighter weight, fewer features, less expensive machine - for going to classes and retreats.
I also think there is no such thing as a "perfect" machine. In my world - "very adequate" is what works.
05-13-2016, 07:21 PM
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The Janome is a lightweight sewing machine with 50 computerized stitches that are easily accessible. It sells for $189 refurbished and $249 new. see it at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Janome-Sewin...-/161851267732
It has the blanket stitch for applique and , my favorite, is the machine stitch that is an imitation hand quilting stitch. see it at : https://janomelife.wordpress.com/201...ng-by-machine/
It has the blanket stitch for applique and , my favorite, is the machine stitch that is an imitation hand quilting stitch. see it at : https://janomelife.wordpress.com/201...ng-by-machine/
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