My neighbor bought one new for her mother at Christmas. She pieced one quilt with it and then she died. They paid $400 or more for it new and wants $200 for it now. I'm planning on buying it but Don't know if they are difficult to use or anything about them that I should know. I am using a Janome and a Brother CE4000 Computer machine which might be for sale soon. I know it's a good price and have hear they are great machines. Any info might help me decide for sure.

Do you have a model #??? Can't really answer without knowing a little about it. Sounds like a good deal, but I would go the the huskvarena site after you get the model # to check out the features...

I didn't ask her the model number. SHe just bought it about 3 months ago so I imagine it's one of the newer ones. I will look it up though before I take her any money.


Thanks for writing..

Are you talking about a long arm, or a quilting/sewing machine? I have a Husqvarna platinum which is suppose to be good for quilters. I love mine, if that is any help.

It's not a long arm. Just a sewing machine. I can't wait to see it tomorrow.[b]

Take your camera & snap a few shots to share here so we know exactly what you're looking at. I have a Sapphire 870 (Xmas) & am learning to like it.

I have a Husqavara 1100 that I bought used from a lady who worked at a Sewing Machine Sales Store, she had taken great care of it and had it serviced on a regular basis, she paid almost 3000.00 for it new almost 20 years ago and I paid 500.00 when I bought it from her 5 or 6 years ago, it's great and I love it, I will never get rid of it! I have never had a problem with it, it's still a dream machine to me!

$400 for a brand new Husqvarna sounds pretty cheap. I would be interested to know the model.

I have the platnium 750. I can't imagine sewing with anything else. I too would love to know the model. I use to sell these machines a few years ago when I worked in a quilt shop.

That's what I have too Aggi. Hubby bought it for me for Christmas and I am taking lessons at a quilt shop around 45 min from my home. I am thrilled with it so far!

If it runs. is relatively new...and that gret price...
I would buy it!
K

HA HA I just told my hubby I'm buying it today and he thought it was great if it's a Huskavarna....Whoopi can't wait now.

I got it home for $200.00 in the box with 3 huge boxes of fabric. This stuff isn't her stash It.s good fabric. Some of her quilt pieces re already cut out.

THe book says it is a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 122/118/116. If I can make a spot she wants me to take the sewing table too. Geez I got new blades, tons of pins, pin cushions, batting, two mats. One is a lot bigger than the one I use. It's 34 x 30. Those things are sure expensive and I got it for free. Guess I'll have to buy a big Thank You card and make her a cheese cake or something. Anyone want to buy a b\Brother CE 4000 Computer sewing machine? I sure don't need 3 machines and a serger.

Here she is. Can't wait to try it out...

ok. i'm thinkin' triple layer, chocolate raspberry cheesecake with a thick layer of whipped cream & cream cheese icing all over it. and at least two pints of fresh berries on top.

every day for a month.

at least.

:lol:

and a big, fat, squeezy hug every day for a year.

at least
:wink:

Well, it certainly sounds like you got a good deal. I'm happy for you!

I make amaretto New York style cheese cake with coconut macaroons for crust. Best cheese cake you can ever eat. So what you think of my new machine?

NICE!!! You got a steal... The machine is a really nice, but fairly basic Viking machine. The speed regulator on the center of the machine is one of my favorite things. Lovely stitches and tension. The reverse is in a nice handy position and the slideout stitch format is the best.

So happy you took the leap!!!

You will love your Viking. They are workhorses. What a deal!

Just hope I learn how to use all that stuff. Guess I just have to try and see what she will do for me. Trying to clean up my mess with all the new fabric I got it just unbelievable in here and now 4 machines. I did take the sewing table today too and she didn't charge me a thing for it. I think my daughter might take the brother but not sure yet. SHe is so busy all the time we don't get to talk often enough.

Have a great day everyone. I just made a pie for a dinner and movie night at church. Spaghetti dinner, sure hope it's good. I'm not staying for the movie though.

[/quote] I sure don't need 3 machines and a serger, says conblond2005 [/quote]





and why not? am i missing something?

You'll love it. I have a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 183! I think that you're getting a pretty good deal. Enjoy it!

How often do you get your Husqvarna serviced? Just wondering. I am gonna send my daughter my Brother. She has a simple machine from Sears and it is in need of service. She refuses to do regular quilts but does do a lot of the fringed ones so she can quilt each block as she goes. She did a beautiful one for me. I haven't washed it enough to get the fringes looking like they should. I only get it out when company comes. LOL

I get my Vikings (actually all my machines) serviced once a year. The cost of servicing is minimal compared to the cost of repairs. My machines all embroider, which complicates the plumbing :lol:

You may want to check with a dealer and find out what kind of internal thread guides your machine has; if it has the wire thread guides internally, then the best thing you can do is to only use good quality thread. I had to have the internal guides in mine replaced because they were chewed almost in two. I bought it used, but apparently it saw a lot of lesser quality thread before I bought it.

Mrs. Mel!! You will love this machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've had it for about 4 years now and love how it sews!

ooh wanna send one my way!!!!

I don't have anyone in the are anymore that services Husqvarnas as we lost our dealer about a year ago. I sold these machines, so I have a good idea how they work, so I do much of the maintenance on them myself. But if anything serious was to happen i would be hunting down a repair person REAL fast :)

Just keep doing routine clean ups, be sure to clean out under the throat plate and bobbin case....keep changing your needles after 12 hours of sewing with them and you should be fine :)

Don't think it would mail very easily but I'll sure give you the recipe if you want it. It really is simple to make.

Thanks for the advise about the thread. I'm lucky to have a dealer that does work on about any machines. He worked at AAA before they shut down and now he works in Thornton, CO at Above and Beyond Sewing and Vac. Most of her service only cost $49 and if he does a full cleaning they he charges $99. The last guy that worked on one of my machines charged me about $268. A real rip off.

I bought a Sapphire 870 a few months ago and I love it. congrats on your deal and freebies.

What a haul! I'm glad you got so many extras. Can't wait to see what that puppy can do!

Please take a picture of your Brother Machine and post it. I may be interested. Thanks, GiGi

ME TOO! Just don't get too much done with all the e-mail I get. My sewing room looks like a bomb went off today. I took two small quilts out to my quilter friend today. I hate hand sewing the binding on so she is gonna show me how to sew it on with the machine. She does such a great job on it and of course it hold's so much better than my crummy hand sewing does. Can't wait to get it figured out.