I have the Pfaff Expression2 and I love it. I have only had it since xmas, and it's done a lot of hard work for the time I've had it, (not just quilting).

Like yourself I wanted a Bernina at the time, simply because that's what I had for the past 30 years, but the $$ was out of my reach, so I settled for the Pfaff.

It did take some getting used too, and I had problems with cotton breaking, and fabric getting caught up, though once I had the lessons, that was part of the deal it was smooth sailing and I haven't looked back.

I think all machines are quite different, and it's a matter of getting to know your machine, and how to use it. I really don't think you have made a bad decission at all. Actually I would have got the Expression4 if I had of had the $$.

Good luck with your choice. :-D

I have two Pfaff sewing machines and I won't have anything but a Pfaff. I love them and have never had the problems I have heard about. I have had regular maintenance by my dealer and they have been the best machines I have ever had.

Just registered and am new to the board but I wanted to reply about the Pfaff QE4. Purchased mine last Aug and am in love w/it. No problems at all. Have had 2 other Pfaff machs. over the years and have nothing but great success with all. Even started free motion quilting. Read alot of negitives about the QE4 on another site after my purchase and got kinda scared. But I completed fmq 2 quilts and have pieced 3 lg quilts and 2 baby ones. Have been sewing since high school (clothes then) but only quilting now (best therapy in the world). Really enjoy this site

Thank You, Thank You ALL! I ran home today from work to check my posts from all of you...then I gathered my list of questions and went to the dealer. He/She informed me that there was several very small adjustments that had to be made to the machine when it first came out...2009, and Pfaff has made those corrections, ie) sole plate, dull cutting blade and something with the tension. They assured me that I will not have these problems with this machine and if I do, it is only a few minutes in the shop to correct, but they do not see this even happening. They have sold over 50 in the last month and have had no complaints or returns for adjustments or repairs. And they assurred me of a couple of things; First I was real happy to have them tell me that I can go in for classes (on my own new machine) every week for free and work on anything with my own (when payed off) machine! That way if anything does occur with the machine, they will be right there to see it and correct it...and I will also be able to learn to use the machine correctly. They knew about many of the complaints I spoke about (from 2008/9) and told me that many of the problems were "operator errors". So I am excited now, because even tho it isn't completely payed for, I can "play with/ test it" :-) If I am not happy with my decision, they will put my full deposit on any other machine. Since I will be using the machine for a few months, they really couldn't refund my deposit in full. Or they will replace it with another QE4 if any problems were discovered and not easily fixable. The dealer is only a fifteen minute drive from my home...so I can go there anytime they are open and play. I am glad I asked about the "test-drive" thing, I didn't even think of that earlier! :-) All your comments were really helpful and thanks to you all, I was able to ask the dealer all the questions I needed to. Like I said earlier, they are family owned and have been in this small community for many years, so I have a feeling they will work hard to keep the customer happy. I think I can relax now and just be excited to get it paid for and get her home. I will keep you all informed about how everything goes...Can't wait for my first class this weekend! :-) Thanks again, Julie

Not sure on the machine youar looking at. I have a Phaff expression 2034 that is about five years old. I love love piecing on it. I have had no problem, and sews very well. I also have a Bernina 730 that I do embroidery on...but love piecing on the Phaff. Not sure this will help but I do not see you making the wrong decision if you go with the Phaff.
Beth

Sede_Mae I am so happy for you that you are relieved now! It sounds great and like you can now just be excited and happy to start stitching away on your new machine. One thing that was mentioned earlier that we all might think about regarding making lg purchases; some of the reviews are usually written by a very dissatisfied Customer. However not all happy & satisfied Customers will take the time to write a review. So for ever 1 bad review, there may be 50 or more happy folks that did not write a thing.

I got a Pfaff Expression 2 for Christmas, and I love it. I have made 3 quilts so far, two pillow shams, and two sports shirts. The instruction book is wonderful, so easy to follow. I bet you end up loving your machine as much as I love mine, but I am sooo glad you went back to the dealer and got your questions answered. Smart girl!

Good for you Sede_Mae I'm pleased you have resolved your doubt! :-D

What size town do you live in 50 of one machine sold in one month seam a little un real....to me... I sold machine for 20 years. Never did that, or all of us in the store combined.
Happy sewing/quilting.

And any machine is a quilting machine. Since Quilting has become so big it is just a sales pitch to sell to a quilter. They
call it a quilter???? I refused to say that. Just like some machines do embroidery but they are not embroidery machines.
They also quilt / sew / piece and can also do embroidery.

Sorry I just don't do well with sales pitches. and also bashing other brands. Not al of us drive a Ford or Chevy etc

You will find people like my dh who loved him Yugo LOL

But you are better off to test drive first, and if they will not let you do that go somewhere else. Hpe you feel good about your dessision.

Connie F

I have had a Pfaff Quilt expression 2046 for 5 years now and i use it daily and i wouldn't trade it for any other. I love it. I seww all my kids cloths and quilt and do all kinds of things with it and never had any trouble with it. I want to encourage you to buy nothing else but PFAFFF.