February 2006

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.

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.

Thank you!!

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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.

I like mine. It is a Diamond.

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

I absolutely love mine. :)

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

Dealer is very good also!

I highly recomend!

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.

luv my hus rose too. shes my baby