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There's no such thing as a hard-to-learn Bernina. You will love it!!!!!

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Originally Posted by schoolteacher (Post 5742601)

My husband bought me a Bernina 530 for Christmas. This was a gift that he bought without any hints or requests from me. In fact, it was the furtherest request on my Santa list. Now don't get me wrong, I am deeply grateful and excited, but am feeling alittle overwhelmed by it all. Have tried to thread it and use the auto thread and am even having trouble with that part. Even though I will be taking classes, I am afraid that he has given me a machine that will be difficult to use. I have been using a Viking that was bought in the 1970's. I quilt constantly and thoroughly enjoy the many steps. For those that have this machine or others in the Bernina family, how do you like it? What don't you like about it? I'm hoping that after taking classes, I can resume my enthusiasm but right now I totally feel overwhelmed/dumb/frustrated. Please, please, don't thinK I am ungrateful. I know that money is hard to come by so his generosity is deeply appreciated.

OH so sweet of him. Now give it time new thing are hard to get us to. After the class and you get to know it you will love it for ever

One of the most important features of my 440QE is the needle up/down with the button on the head of the machine. When I need to sew exactly into a corner, I can do the last few stitches with my thumb, and never over-shoot my stopping point.
A feature that I need to learn is the presser foot up/down with the knee lever. I know several who do that and love it. It takes persistence and patience, and I should take the time to do that. Trouble is, my old machine is a 1956 Singer built into a desk with the foot pedal mounted on the side of the inside of the cabinet. I love that feature. My pedal is always there. And I use that machine a lot, too, so it is very easy to get confused between the two operations that happen with the same action.
As for the needle threader, I love mine. But I find that the more I use starties/stoppies, the less I have to thread the needle.! ! ! LOL

I have a Bernina 820. I still have not had all the lessons on it but I can go in anytime for more lessons. I just decided that I wouldn't take more lessons until I'm ready to learn something new. This replaces my OLD Bernina 820 mechanical machine. The more you use it, the more you'll like it. Take those lessons!

I have the 440 QE and 1260. I wouldn't trade either one. Pretty much trouble free (knock on wood). : ) I wanted the BSR, that is the reason for purchasing the 440. You will love your machine once you've played with it. Enjoy!!

I have a 1630 and love it. A gift from a friend who has several

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Originally Posted by schoolteacher (Post 5742601)

My DH bought me a Bernina 820 - 2 years ago & I was so afraid of it that I almost took it back. Thank goodness the dealer, who lives 3 hrs. away came to my home & spent 2 days with me & got me back on track. Take a few deep breaths & wait for your lessons - it will make a huge difference. I wouldn't part with my Bernina but it took some time. The only thing I didn't like about it was the price - here in Canada they run in the several thousands of dollars - mine was just over $7,000. with tax & she gave us a deal !! I'm sure you can get them cheaper in the U.S. Give it some time & you will soon love it.

I just recently purchased at Bernina Artista 200/730E from a friend who's husband just got her the brand new 830. I am using it to piece and tried free motion quilting using the BSR and found it very easy to do. I start taking classes on it January 8th and can't wait. I've heard lots of good things about Bernina's. Many of my friends have them (older models) and they love them. Guess we are both in a learning curve, but I think we both will be presently surprised when we find out all we can do with our new machines. Congratulations on your Christmas present.

Hang in there and congrats on the new machine. My bernina dealer and their staff are very friendly and helpful, and I am sure yours will be also. I have a Bernina 440QE and I love it! Bernina machines sew such a lovely stitch, and they are built to last forever. I have the BSR foot, and there is a definate learning curve to that. I also have the 3 sole walking foot, which is awesomness! My other favorite foot is the Free Motion Couching foot, a must have if you like to do a lot of creative couching. Just learn one thing at a time and you will come to LOVE your new machine!

I have a Bernina 440EQ and love it. I have the BSR also but have not use it much. At first I did not use the needle threader and then my Husband help me to figure it out. I never took the lessons because I live to far from where I bought it. It only had 17 hrs on it and I bought it from a LQS shop. You will never want any other machine. Read the manual when you get to something you don't understand. You will be fine.