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Yeah I need another machine like I need a hole in my head LOL... It really is a spiffy little machine..
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I have this very machine & I love it!! :-D I have had it about 1 1/2 years & have no problems. It has a real nice stitch,makes a great buttonhole & very nice decorative stitches. I've really come to enjoy the START/STOP button. I have a muscle disease & this is very helpful to me. Sewing very long using the foot pedal really is painful. I have done free-motion quilting on baby quilts & lap quilts ( 45" x 54" ) & haven't had a problem moving the quilt through the harp area. I'm sure a full size or larger would be more difficult, but I imagine it would probably be difficult with other machines also. I would recommend this machine. It is my machine I use everyday for everything. I am very happy for you, & hope you enjoy your new machine!! :-P :-P G-ma Becky
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I just took a look at it online. What a sweet machine. I am seriously thinking about ordering one.
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I have this Featherweight and I really like it. Sure it isn't the like the OLD Featherweight, but I have made patches for a king side quilt on it for my first quilt. I had some trouble with getting a 1/4" seam, but I found out, that was my fault. I just finished a patch for a local library. Quilters were asked to use Civil War fabrics. I was pleased with the patch. There are alot of bells and whistles that I still have not used, but they send a tutorial dvd with it and that helped alot. I got mine from HSN also, but it wasn't $400, so I guess I got a buy. Happy quilting no matter what sewing machine you have.
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My friend and I both bought this machine because we have quilting days at each others house and didn't want to lug our expensive Berninas around.
Sews great right out of the box AND the applique stitch is so nice! Rarely do you see this stitch offered on a machine of this price. We haven't noticed a bouncing around problem. |
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I think it is really neat and the fact that it has 66 decorative stitches built right into such a small package amazes me. I still want to see the autopilot in motion!
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I would love to see your first project on it. I am sure it won't be long before you have one ready to show us! ;)
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Just have to comment on the baby on your avatar. I have a pic of my oldest like that, BUT he looks like he could have been a twin. Everytime I see it, it reminds me of my son when he was a baby. He's almost 30 now.
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Just have to comment on the baby on your avatar. I have a pic of my oldest like that, BUT he looks like he could have been a twin. Everytime I see it, it reminds me of my son when he was a baby. He's almost 30 now.
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OOPS didn't mean to post twice
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The above comment is for Nanamoms, I can't seem to get this right tonight or should I say this morning (it's 2:25 AM). Maybe I should go to bed LOL
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Originally Posted by mile hi quilter
This machine is very cool, there is also a babylock audrey that is very similar, I've been looking at both, just can't decide, the audrey is available through a dealer, have seen a few on ebay, and this one I can just order on-line anytime... very spiffy to take to classes and traveling, keep us posted on how you like it..and have fun :)
Re: Babylock Audrey - I have a small Babylock 9 for my lightweight (what?? No Featherweight??) travelling pal & I like how it stitches. It has a few decorative stitches, sews a very nice straight stitch, serves me well for away-from-home piecing and sewing. I also have a Babylock Quilter's Choice & do like the service I get locally for these machines. |
Originally Posted by LindaaJR
Originally Posted by Val in IN
I have a 1949 Featherweight, a Brother, a 1962 Singer Touch and Sew, a computerized EuroPro, and a serger. I don't see why I wouldn't like this little Singer too. Looks like it might be a really nice little machine. I think sometimes we might get a little narrow minded about things. We're all different with different tastes and needs.
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The Start/Stop button is one of my absolute favorite features about this machine. I use it for free-motion quilting, because I can't seem to get the hang of my hands and feet moving in tandem with each other. So I just set the speed control, press that button and I'm off and running! No need to be coordinated (LOL), I just concentrate on where my hands are moving the quilt.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot. |
Originally Posted by DonnaC
The Start/Stop button is one of my absolute favorite features about this machine. I use it for free-motion quilting, because I can't seem to get the hang of my hands and feet moving in tandem with each other. So I just set the speed control, press that button and I'm off and running! No need to be coordinated (LOL), I just concentrate on where my hands are moving the quilt.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot. |
I can't tell you how much I love (and use) that feature. My "main" sewing machine has it (Singer Quantum L-500), as does my other little workhorse machine (Kenmore 16231). Don't think I could ever live without it again!
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I just looked at it in Allbrands. It looks nice and sounds great for what you need it for
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I'm going to go to Joanne's to look at the machine. I wonder if you can use the 50% Off coupon for it (LOL).
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