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ghostrider 05-28-2011 05:32 AM


Originally Posted by Drw52372
Do you know when they bought them out? I have a Husgavarna Designer Topaz 30 which I bought new a year ago.

February 2006

Gilla 05-28-2011 05:35 AM

I have owned and used a Viking since 1965 and had to replace two original ones as I wore them out. I also have two Singers, a 401A and a XL, but the Viking comes first when I need to do someting in a hurry.

QKO 05-28-2011 05:39 AM

We have 4 Vikings in the house -- an older #1, a Husky serger, a Designer 1, and a Mega-quilter. All of them have given great service with never a problem after many years of hard use. Just get regular annual maintenance on them and follow the instructions for cleaning and oiling and they'll last pretty much forever. My mom has also used nothing but Vikings for well over 50 years without a bit of problems. They're among the best machines made.

Drw52372 05-28-2011 05:42 AM


Originally Posted by ghostrider

Originally Posted by Drw52372
Do you know when they bought them out? I have a Husgavarna Designer Topaz 30 which I bought new a year ago.

February 2006

Thank you!!

Donna Mae 05-28-2011 06:21 AM

I've had my huskystar for 9 years. I love it.
I bought it because their parts are metal not plastic. It has proved itself over and over again.
I have not had one bit of trouble with it.

Have a safe and grateful Memorial Day weekend.
simple quilter

bearrynice 05-28-2011 06:29 AM

I have TWO Designer 1 emb. machines, and wouldn't part with them, even if I upgrade to the Diamond.

You are referring to Husky, I think those are the sergers, could be wrong, but love my "Vikings", and wouldn't even dream of another brand. However those new Babylock's really look nice too! Depends on what you plan on sewing with them.
I would be leary of a "floor model". They are given some rough treatment, and I have seen children poking and pulling on them, out of "time" and you have a problem right from the beginning. Go to a good dealer, so they will back it up, if something goes wrong.

trolleystation 05-28-2011 06:53 AM

I remember long ago (lol) when I was growing up. Vikings were all that were used in Home Economics class. I have one now and I really like it, although, as was stated in another post, the accessories are expensive.

alpha39 05-28-2011 06:53 AM

I have an 11 yr old Rose. I love it! It has the embroidery hoop, but I haven't ever used it. Need to get some instruction. I bought mine as a 1 yr old trade-in from a dealer & have never been sorry. Never had it in the shop. I wouldn't be afraid to purchase another one at all!

mighty 05-28-2011 07:10 AM

I have serger, plus 1, designer 1, diamond. mega quilter, and mega quilter 18X8 I love them all.

arimuse 05-28-2011 07:13 AM

I had my only machine - a viking husky for 40 yrs and only had to have it tuned up 3X. Which, you ppby should do at least once a yr, a check up, anyway - I just dont. I gave it away to a lady who wanted to learn to sew, and bought myself an Xmas present 2 yrs ago, a janome that also embroyders, and am so afraid Ill break it (too expensive!) I hardly use it. so much so I have to read up on how to thread it/ use it every time I pull it out.
I used the viking for everything! sharet

MsSewer 05-28-2011 07:19 AM

I had a Husqvarna Viking Sewing/Embroidery machine that I updated to Husqvarna Topaz 2 for a bigger embroidery area. I use it to sew and embroider. I would highly recommend any Husqvarna machines

gmacindy 05-28-2011 07:45 AM

My machine is a Husqvarna made in 1966. It is still going strong. I would not trade it for any other. It is my workhorse, however it weighs a ton!!!

Shirlx 05-28-2011 08:56 AM

I have a designer 1 and I an very happy with it.. The only problem is when I need sewvice I have to go over a 100 miles.

TonnieLoree 05-28-2011 08:57 AM

I love my Husqvarna/Viking. It is the quilters edition that came out in 2005. No problems what so ever. I have a date with her in about 20 minutes.

d.swindle 05-28-2011 09:13 AM

I have 2 hv machines and have my second hv surger, have been very pleased with them. I even have sewed vinyl and very soft leather and it does great,

d.swindle

akrogirl 05-28-2011 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by Granny B
I have a Designer1 and like the machine, but have found that the trade-in value of Viking is not as good as the Bernina. My $6500 Machine that was only worth $200 in trade two years ago. Boo-Hoo. Needless to say, no trade, I'm keeping it.

I have actually got much better trade-in deals from my Viking dealer. I ended up selling two of my Berninas privately because the trade-in I was offered by the dealers was so poor.

patski 05-28-2011 09:29 AM

Love my Vikings. Have used them a lot and they hold up well

TootieAnn 05-28-2011 09:32 AM

I sew on a Viking Sapphire and I love it. This is my second Viking. My first one is still going strong for my Mom. I kept the first one for my daughter to learn to sew, but she wanted to sew on the new one. My Mom needed a new sewing machine so I let her have mine. I was so glad I had it to give to her. That was worth far more than any trade in value I could have gotten. My Mom has done so much for me over the years, I was happy to be able to do something for her!

katzak 05-28-2011 09:40 AM

I purchased a Viking Designer Diamond last August and have been thrilled with it; so many things to do that it's mind boggling.

Right now the Diamonds are on sale because the Designer Diamond Deluxe it just hitting the stores. If you can justify spending the money, the Diamond would be incredible because of the discounts they are giving.

Let us know what you decide. Good luck.

Quiltbeagle 05-28-2011 09:46 AM

I have a Viking Husqvarna Lily that I bought brand new in the late 1990's and after sewing for thousands of hours on it have never had a bit of trouble with it. I got an additional machine 2 years ago (Janome 6600) that seems like a stronger machine though time will tell if it's as dependable as my old Viking.

mohusker 05-28-2011 09:58 AM

I have an Iris, Designer I and a Serger from Viking. Then a Janome Gem to take to classes and workshops. I have been happy with all my machines. The Designer I bought because I thought I really wanted to get into embordiery, however nowdays I seem to just use it for quilt labels as quilting is really my love. I take mine and get it cleaned every 12-18 months and that is all. Not had any problems. The majority of our guild members seem to have Janome's or old Singers.

Lori S 05-28-2011 10:01 AM

I have two Vikings, each of my sisters has at least two, My Mom has three. We love them!

caliquocat 05-28-2011 10:12 AM

I love my Saphire 875Q, it was a gift from my DD. It has a larger area fpr manipulating fabric & I can really tell the difference compared to my older machines.

dphelps 05-28-2011 11:42 AM

Love my Lily 545 and have worked it hard.She is always there for me.

LindaWheattall 05-28-2011 11:52 AM

I have a Quilt Designer II with an embroidery arm and a Viking 100. I just bought a Huskystar to leave in fla when i spent the winter. I love all of them. My favorite is the designer II because of all of it's special features. My most favorite machine is my 1968 Capital machine that I use to make all my tote bags and purses for my granddaughters. I can sew anything with it and not worry about burning up the motor. I also have an old metal Viking and two old Singers. Old metal machines are great workhorses.

Maggiem 05-28-2011 12:05 PM

I have had both a Husquavarna (from about 1980) and a Pfaff Tiptronic 2020 (for the last 10 years) and love them. Both are excellent machines, and I can recommend both brands heartily.

madamekelly 05-28-2011 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by GreatStarter
Love mine. However as with any of the big name machines, everything you buy to go with it is expensive! Still LOVE mine!
Kat

Just for the record, accessories for my Brother machine are not very expensive.

lass 05-28-2011 02:27 PM

I love mine. My second machine was my aunt's viking. Loved it, but after 25 years they were having trouble getting parts. I got a new one and love it even more.

vivoaks 05-28-2011 02:46 PM

They are still as expensive as they've always been, but I think I'd check first to see if the new ones are made in Sweden or China. They closed down their Sweden plant over a year ago, and all machines are now made in China. I'm not sure I'd want to pay the same price for a China-made machine.

feffertim 05-28-2011 03:33 PM

I have a sapphire 875Q and love it. It is a great machine. As far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong with a viking.

Dee 05-28-2011 05:33 PM

I love my Viking. Runs like a charm. Bought it 1992. Made very well.

dreamboat 05-28-2011 06:02 PM

I have a designer 2, a viking rose 605 and a 905 serger.
Have had them for ll years. All work great.

Dizzydene 05-28-2011 06:03 PM

I have two and they are awesome machines. I have had them several years and have had NO problems at all.

I have the designer SE, and the platinum 715.
My friend has the Diamond and wouldn't trade it for real diamonds!!

linda701 05-28-2011 06:08 PM

My husband just purchased me the sapphire and I love it. It sews a straight stitch really well and has a lot of other stitches also. It is my second viking sewing machine and I love both of them.

Quilted Nana 05-28-2011 06:30 PM

I like mine. It is a Diamond.

veranugent 05-28-2011 06:40 PM

I have a Viking, one of the early quilter's edition. I've had it going on 10 years and just love it. I would highly recommend their machines. I'm now trying to find some feedback about the Viking mega quilter machine for table top use, not in a long arm frame. My Viking is reliable and fun and easy to use.
Jenny at Wit's End

loriea 05-28-2011 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by goosepoint
I checked out our new Joanns today and they had about 15 Husky's on display (floor models) and they were on sale. The lady said during the Memorial sale they were another 10% off. They are really beautiful machines but I did not know how the quality was. We have the lawn mowers, chain saws and weedeaters and they are great. How are the machines?

I absolutely love mine. :)

Aunt Doggie 05-28-2011 07:47 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE MY 830 SAPPHIRE!!! It is WONDERFUL!!

Dealer is very good also!

I highly recomend!

love2sew8085 05-28-2011 08:16 PM

A Husky & a Husqvarna or Viking are different machines now that Husky it's made in Japan. What everyone says about the quality of their Husqvarna ViKing cannot be related to a Husky.

ladybalcom 05-28-2011 08:45 PM

luv my hus rose too. shes my baby


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