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I was at Walmart last night. The had a Brother that was $199. It had 120 stitches, needle up and down and included all the quilting feet. I came home and decided that I am going to go buy one this weekend. It would be a great backup for the money. I cannot remember the letters but it was a brother ?? 9000.
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sure wish I could help you. Penny
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I got a Singer about 2 years ago and it was horrible! Not the very low end one either!
Check out overstock.com My hubby just got me a little Brother CS4000 (refurbished, but with 20yr warranty) It is amazing for the price! I use it for my backuo machine. They have a ton of different machines and right now I think shipping is $1.00. |
I got my first Kenmore in 1965, top of the line (paid it out forever) and had it until '96, only one repair all that time and never paid anything on the 25-year warranty. then I got a computerized Kenmore about '95 no repairs, my girlfriend bought it about '05. Then found out these were made by Janome, both were great machines. Bought my Innov-is 4000d in '05, great machine, and then won a Project Runway limited ed in '08 or '09, great machine for carrying around. So I have to vote for Brother and/or Janome. oh yes, also have the brother 1500 novelle for use on my handi-quilter frame. Now that one is really a workhorse.
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I have a Singer 132q featherweight, I bought it at Wal Mart for a $100 8 yrs ago. It is my back up I haven't had any issues with it at all. Try Overstock.com, the Janome 11543 I received for Christmas was under $60.00. They have several machines for sale:
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...82/subcat.html |
Just for your information Janome took over the New Home machines.
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My Walmart Brother machine is wonderful. I wouldn't trade for anything. My more expensive machines usually left me in the lurch. I would really like to inherit my mother's PFaff someday, but for now, I do everything I want to do, and more, with my Brother.
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
I was at Walmart last night. The had a Brother that was $199. It had 120 stitches, needle up and down and included all the quilting feet. I came home and decided that I am going to go buy one this weekend. It would be a great backup for the money. I cannot remember the letters but it was a brother ?? 9000.
Even in a basic machine, you always want to have the ability to infinitely change stitch length and stitch width; you do not want to have only pre-programmed stitches. I would think that a Brother with 120 stitches would have this feature, but I'm not sure, so check for that. Being able to adjust your stitch to any length and any width becomes important as you get into more advanced quiltmaking, machine applique, etc. Also check to see if you have multiple needle positions. Often you want to be able to move the needle to the left or right of center to get a scant 1/4-inch seam. |
Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
I was at Walmart last night. The had a Brother that was $199. It had 120 stitches, needle up and down and included all the quilting feet. I came home and decided that I am going to go buy one this weekend. It would be a great backup for the money. I cannot remember the letters but it was a brother ?? 9000.
It is a brother SQ 9000. It does have Even in a basic machine, you always want to have the ability to infinitely change stitch length and stitch width; you do not want to have only pre-programmed stitches. I would think that a Brother with 120 stitches would have this feature, but I'm not sure, so check for that. Being able to adjust your stitch to any length and any width becomes important as you get into more advanced quiltmaking, machine applique, etc. Also check to see if you have multiple needle positions. Often you want to be able to move the needle to the left or right of center to get a scant 1/4-inch seam. I am going to do a review search when I get home from work today. Thanks. |
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