need new sewing machine/what kind do you have??
#21
I have a Juki TL98E and it is a real workhorse. It has a straight stitch, needle-down feature, knee-lift, thread cutter on the foot petal and on the machine and the feed dogs drop. I use it to piece and machine quilt.
#23
I have a Babylock Espire Quilters Dream Series. It is AWESOME!!!!!!! has 300 plus stitches. long neck for FMS up to a king and can be set into quilting frame and used as a short arm quilting machine. It is ultra quiet and runs like a dream. I got a great deal by asking the dealer for a class room demo model, saved big bucks and still has all the warenty. Also came with all the attachment & feet. can be hooked up to your computer and down load new stitches (this I have never tried)
I also a have a Janome DC3050 a good sewing & peicing machine but can't keep up to the Espire.
Michelle
I also a have a Janome DC3050 a good sewing & peicing machine but can't keep up to the Espire.
Michelle
#25
i have a kenmore 16 stitch that i just love - i think it cost 179.00. i also have a brother that i got at wal mart - can't remember model and a brother embroidery/sewing machine. for piecing - i love my kenmore.
#26
I bought a new machine recently. Did a lot of research, and decided to buy a Janome DC2010. Then, I found the exact same machine at Sears, that says Kenmore, for $100 (plus tax) cheaper! So far, have made two kid sized quilts...piecing and straight line and fmq...and love it! The only thing I don't like with it is that it is awkward to lower the feed dogs to do the fmq....but love the feed system.
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Did you know that Kenmore and Janome are made by the same manufacturer and their attachments are interchangeable.
Originally Posted by gale
I would look at the simpler Janome machines. I'm pretty sure they have some models without all the bells and whistles that aren't too expensive. Or Kenmore-they're supposed to be good too (but I hate Sears but that's just me)
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thanks to all for your wonderful advice.i will be checking out those machines! :)
i have been quilting since 1972 with the old singer.my daughter will take it home with her to do mending on when i finally find the one i want.
i usually have one quilt i am piecing and one on the frame at any given time.currently i am in chemo for return of breat cancer from 5 yrs ago.all will be well-but my summer and fall will be taken up by that/so,now i have two quilts in the making,two throws that are waiting to be made and my own quilt which needs to go on the frame.hope to do that this weekend.......marty
i have been quilting since 1972 with the old singer.my daughter will take it home with her to do mending on when i finally find the one i want.
i usually have one quilt i am piecing and one on the frame at any given time.currently i am in chemo for return of breat cancer from 5 yrs ago.all will be well-but my summer and fall will be taken up by that/so,now i have two quilts in the making,two throws that are waiting to be made and my own quilt which needs to go on the frame.hope to do that this weekend.......marty
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I have a janome memory craft 9500, love it, quilting embrodiery machine, I have a Janome Platiumn. Can't go wrong with the Janome Jems. I also, have two old singers that purrs like a kitten! Can't go wrong with an old machine either. Thing of what you want or need in a machine, do your homework! There all good!
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