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namom5 08-16-2011 04:43 AM

A small group of quilters get together once a week to "quilt". One of the ladies had purchased the 6000i and raved about it. In turn, 3 of us have gotten one and we all LOVE it. lightweight and easy to transport. I have a heavy BabyLock at home and really like sewing on the little Brothers much better. It has proven to be well worth the money for it. Love my Little Brothers.

Lola721 08-16-2011 04:58 AM

Do you have problems with the needle moving to the left when you turn off the machine?

Thanks.

Lola721 08-16-2011 04:59 AM

Hi namom5,

I have broken couple of needles when I turn off the machine, needle move to the left. I "MUST" remember ot move it to the middle.

Thanks.

annthreecats 08-16-2011 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by Lola721
I have a "new" one given to me by my DH this past Christmas. Works great and easy to bring to classes. Only problem is when I turn the machine off, the needle automatically goes to the left. When I turn it back on, MUST REMEMBER to set the needle back to the middle. Got a couple of broken needles. I e-mailed Brother and called if I am setting the machine wrong; no clear solution...Just got to remember to set the needle to the correct position before starting sewing. Aside from this, I am happy with the machine.
I am new to quilting, I already made lap and Baby blankets using this machine.

Isn't that a pain? My Singer does this as well and everytime I turn it on I have to re-set the crazy needle.

kat13 08-16-2011 05:12 AM

I have this machine also, was to be a back up but I have been using it for everything. It has alot of decorator stitches including blanket stitch for machine applique. I think its a nice machine for the price.

joycecil 08-16-2011 06:24 AM

Thank you so much for this post. I was looking for info. on this machine and as always you all came through.

pasovasz 08-16-2011 06:49 AM

It took 3 years, 100 denim quilts, 3 Project Linus Quilts and 3 Crazy Quilts, but I finally killed my Brother CS6000i. (!!!)

I took it to a local Sew/Vac shop guy who said " I wouldn't touch it."
Looked on line for a Brother Repair shop, who was happy to work on it, but at $120. plus parts, if needed, I said Thanks but No Thanks. The problem it is that when sewing all those denim quilts, I allowed the quilts to "pull" the needle to the left, thus mis-aligning the mechanism.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Brother CS6000i for normal sewing. It only weighs 13 pounds, so GO FOR IT!

flowergrand 08-16-2011 06:49 AM

I have 2 of the Brother Sewing machines. They are easy to use and transport. Walking foot is easy to put on and works very well. I have purchased two of them from Costco, one for me and one for my daughter. Costco always has a nice machine every fall/winter for a reasonable price that is of good quality. Very happy with the machines.

quilter64779 08-16-2011 07:34 AM

Yes I have one and like it alot. Very lite to carry. Has a good stitch. no complaints

ssgramma 08-16-2011 07:51 AM

It is nice and light but I put mine up when my vintage 201 arrived and haven't used it since.

I would use it for travel for sure though!


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