Oh, woe, I am so bummed!
03-05-2013, 11:03 AM
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
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As previsously suggested -- would only look at machines which you could have serviced locally -- since it's so far to the next available techical support. Also would look for one with an extended warranty -- just like for a car! It can make a big difference -- mine covers all parts and labor, and the cost for the 3-year policy is about the cost for one complete service, recommended once a year. If there is any problem, I can haul it in without considering costs.
More metal than a lot of other brands, which translates to less worry about parts breaking or wearing out. They are expensive, though!
03-05-2013, 12:18 PM
#23
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Florida
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We just bought a Brother, Laura Ashley special edition, Innov-is, NX-2000 & it's an incredible machine!! Comes with 17 feet..walking foot & FM foot included, the extension table is included, the circle tool & more. It has 460 programmed stitches & 30 more on a disc which I hope to try soon. It cuts the threads, has an excellent needle threader even I can work, & lots of space in the throat to do bigger quilts! It said it was made for quilters & I believe it! I've had mine since Christmas & sew every day. I love it!! Brother really outdid themselves on this one!!
03-05-2013, 03:11 PM
#25
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vermont, USA
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Singer made a good product for years. Unfortunately that time has passed. I grew up using Singers and when I was married in 1969 my husband bought a Singer sewing machine for his gift to me. Had nothing but problems with it. Every time I used it it would have to go back to the service guy and finally he got tired of fixing it and completely disassembled and reassembled it. He found it had been put together wrong at the factory and did work better for a time but still too many problems. I got so frustrated with it at one point that I took it out to the field behind the house and blasted it with my husbands shot gun. Most satisfaction I ever got from it! Have never and will never own another one which was manufactured after the 1960's. I now own my Mother's vintage Singer 301 and have never had one problem with it. My Viking Designer SE was the replacement for the wedding present and has never given me a problem either. I have owned Janome also and would recommend them also.
I'm a Janome girl, too, except for my Featherweight. Had a pretty good Brother years ago too, and that one someone described sounds really great.
03-06-2013, 04:33 AM
#27
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Tall Corn State
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I too have a Janome 6600 - love it. Have never had 1 problem with her and she is used a lot! Piecing, Quilting, mending, jeans, sheer and I love love love the Janome machine needles - the right needle for the right job.
But I agree with others who have suggested getting in touch with Singer. By no means should you have had that trouble. Perhaps Singer would like to know how much we discuss machines on this very large web site. Keep us informed on your interaction with Singer. Machines are bought and sold every day.
Good luck -
But I agree with others who have suggested getting in touch with Singer. By no means should you have had that trouble. Perhaps Singer would like to know how much we discuss machines on this very large web site. Keep us informed on your interaction with Singer. Machines are bought and sold every day.
Good luck -
03-06-2013, 04:35 AM
#28
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Somewhere in Time
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It has always been my contention that I only require a machine that sews forward, reverse, and zigzags. I currently have an older New Home that I purchased at my aunt's estate yard sale for $50. It has other fancy stitches, and sometimes I play with them, but have never use them for anything other than play. I prefer handquilitng, hand applique and hand embroidery. If it was good enough for my grandmother, it is good enough for me. I have no need o mass produce quilts or anything else. I have a 301A, and 66 Treadle as backup. As the treadle has been around since the early 1900's, I fully expect it to be here sewing quilts long after I am gone.
03-06-2013, 04:36 AM
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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I am a Bernina fan. I find it very hard to use anything else. I have the 380 and it does everything I need. My only regret are that extra feet are so expensive. Just a question here, I started on a Husqevarna Viking. It couldn't have more than 6 hours of sewing on it. Very unhappy sewing. We just aren't compatible...at all, and have mutually agree to find other partners. Anyone out there with a Viking crush?
03-06-2013, 04:38 AM
#30
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 462
I have Bernina Machines. They are pretty pricey, but in the long run well worth every penny. I take them every two years for their "well baby check up" and that's it. I have a 153 QE, 440 QEE, and a 530 QE as well as a serger. I do FMQ on the 440 and the 530. The 440 is what I use on my large Bernina quilt frame. Probably will never own anything else.
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