I agree with Susan. Singer use to be the best machine to buy but their reputation has not been good for several years.

I have a friend that loves her Kenmore's! She is a big-time quilter and she just bought a new one and loves it.

I vote for the Kenmore. Singer doesn't make a machine like they used to. Mostly plastic parts.

Y'all have me convinced!! I told DSIL to go for the Kenmore higher level. I got a mileage reimbursement check on my medical so I'm keeping it for the sewing machine!! I have the money in hand!!! Yayyyyyyy

DH said, don't wait for Christmas, my birthday is in October and SIL is coming for a visit then, so we are going for it. She lives in another state and will bring it with her when she comes to NY!!

Well Happy Birthday to you a little early. DH sounds like a sweety.

Congrats and early Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!

Glad you went with a Kenmore. I've had mine for 34 years & have never had to take it in for service. It's been a great machine.

Ditto - he's a keeper. Have fun with your new machine and we love pics!

i have a singer athena electronic machine and not real happy with it as have had some problems. i have taken it in twice because feed dogs will not stay adjusted and are too low, therefore not assisting with feeding fabric thru - usually have to give the fabric a pull thru manually. also, the needle threader worked at first and now only off and on - have to have the needle at just the right place and some threads do not seem to feed thru it. machine RUNS fine, just these little irritating things.

OMG!!! Will you be able to sleep while you are waitng for her visit. You will be to tired to vist for lack of sleep!!! LOL. Enjoy and early Happy Birthday!!!