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AllyStitches 07-05-2014 07:28 PM

I have three:

I do most of my sewing on a Babylock Ellure. It's been a pretty good machine, and I've been happy with it, but for the price I would have gone with Brother had I known. I also have a Bernina 830 Record which was used in the 70's at our local junior college for home ec and sewing classes. That machine is a total work horse, and I love it. It's solid as a rock! I taught my son to sew on it. My latest machine is the Janome 1600PQC for quilting, and I love that one too. It is very powerful.

I also sew clothing, so I would really like to add a serger in the near future. I'm thinking maybe after I finish the quilts I have planned for Christmas-- maybe I can even ask for it for Christmas. It would be an expensive Christmas present, and I almost feel guilty, so I'll have to think on it. The Babylock has an overcast stitch which I have been using, and it does the trick, just not as neatly as I would like.

Colorful1 07-06-2014 08:33 PM

I have alot ~ some I use, some I don't because they're truly antiques and not practical for today's sewing. I fix then sell off the ones I don't want. My Juki, Sweet Sixteen, and serger are set up. My portable is my 1935 Singer 221. I go between my vintage Elnas, Berninas, and Viking Rose if I want zigzag/deco stitches.
My family gave me a beautiful Singer treadle w the Lotus/Thistle decal for Mother's Day a couple of years ago. My hope is to create enough space in my sewing room so that I can open it up, leave it open, and use it :)

winia 07-07-2014 03:27 AM

I have three and use them all. One is upstairs in the loft, and one is downstairs in my sewing machine room, and one is for traveling. I use all them and often.

ptquilts 07-07-2014 03:50 AM

I have had as many as 12 portables at once, along with two cabinet, but now after moving and downsizing, I am down to one portable, a Singer 185J. And no cabinets. We did sell DH's treadle but had to give away my Kenmore cabinet machine.

Zinda 07-07-2014 03:39 PM

I have four Berninas. Two in Florida and two in Wisconsin. The second machine is a backup for when my "favorite" at each place needs to go to the shop. Typically use one to piece and one to free motion quilt.

myreda 07-07-2014 03:44 PM

I have 20 and I use 5 of them regularly and the others occasionally. I did sell a serger a couple of months ago but I a Singer 128 on Sunday...so.... I am not promising I might not buy others as well. :)

Havplenty 07-08-2014 05:28 AM

I just took my Singer 128 in for new wiring. "Josey" is absolutely gorgeous, her scrolls in near excellent condition. Her Bentwood case in good condition and could use a little tlc. I had her in storage and had not viewed her for a while. It was an excellent show as me and the repairman oohed and aahed for some moments.

I hope your 128 is as beautiful.

maryb119 07-08-2014 05:31 AM

I have 2 Pfaff sewing machines, a 7550 and a 2144 and a Pfaff serger. I also have a Nolting long arm. I use them all.

redtweety 07-08-2014 06:18 AM

I have 1 vintage, my moms. I have 4 I use, one is basic sewing, I have set with white tread for when I need it. I have my kenmore for changing colors and everyday sewing. A singer with embroidery ( not hooked to a computer) and an embroidery machine that needs a computer. I also have a serger, haven't learned to use it yet.

Melinda in Tulsa 07-13-2014 08:54 PM

Babylocks Unity, Symphony, Serenade, Emore, Embellisher, Imagine Wave, Coverstitch, Pfaff 7570, Kenmores 385.1915, 158.1914, 158.1430, Brother PE150, 1938 Singer FW, 1896 Singer 27 Treadle, singer Rocketeer 500.

I think that's all, if there is more, I'm not admitting to it! :shock: Oh, and a Babylock Protege Serger at my daughters....so, 16 in all? Oh, wait, an old model 15 Cromwell. So, 17????? At least I'm not the winner! No wait again....a Juki 2010Q on a Grace frame. Sooooo....... 18??????? Now I'm embarrassed, I didn't realize I had so many.


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