My New to me Machine for Quilting
 

I wanted a different machine for quilting with the dual feed and found this on our Craigslist. It is in excellent condition, purrs and makes perfect stitches. I am so excited, as you can tell by the picture it is like mint condition and is so purrty.lol Pfaff 1222. Does anyone have one? Do you like it? I put a quilt together on it already and it makes all the difference in the world the way they go together versus my other machines that would not feed the fabric right making almost a slight ruffle on the bottom. When sewing six inche squares together at the last side the bottom would be 1/8th inch shorter. What a pain, so I would have to pin every one inch to get it to fit right. Now I don't have to and I can enjoy my piecing so much more.

What do you and what can you do on this machine? I am so new to it that I really don't know but I did get it mostly for piecing and maybe some fmq. I need to find a fmq foot for it now. [ATTACH=CONFIG]296098[/ATTACH]

Congratulations. Looks like a nice machine. I can't give you tips as I don't own a Pfaff, but hope you enjoy your new baby.

I bought mine at a church rummage sale in Aug. for not that much $. It was broken and I could only find one person to work on it...so it got mailed off for repair and I'm still waiting for it to be returned 2 1/2 months later. I wish I could tell you amore about it, as I'm waiting to try it out!! I've been told it's a wonderful machine.

I have a Pfaff and they are wonderful machines! The duel feed is the best thing ever invented. I would go to pfaffusa.com and use the dealer locator feature to find the nearest dealer. The dealer will help you find the feet you need. Also you can email Pfaff and ask where to order them.

Wonderful! Happy you're happy..

This machine was made over 30 years ago....dealers don't sell feet for this machine except for new adaptors. You'll have to find the original feet for it via ebay, or from people parting out their machine. The new snap on foot that's still sold to make new feet compatible is over $50!!! So, I've just taken my time to collect the original feet. I've bought 3, including the FMQ foot. Now I just have to wait for my machine!

I have 3 Pfaff 1222 machines. I got the first one for Mother's day in 1976 and sewed everything on it. I sewed on it until the knob you change the stitches with froze up. The repairman said it was not worth fixing since it would cost about $300 to fix it (this was about 5 yrs ago). That day I bought another one from the repair shop so I would have one that worked, and a few days after that my daughter brought me another one that she got at a thrift shop. I also have a 2054 and 2056 and I love all three machines. The 1222 machines are true work horses and I hope you love yours like I love mine. I wish I had a foot I could sell you but I only have accessories for the first 1222 machine that I got. Happy sewing.

Enjoy your new machine, it certainly looks in fantastic condition!

It looks like it's in perfect condition. Enjoy it! :)

Very nice, looks like new ;)

I used to have one of these machines -- then the "motherboard" went out on it. Took it to the repairman and he said to just junk it because it would be about $400 to fix it if he could find a motherboard.

I enjoyed it while I had it -- got it second hand so didn't have it for very long.

Looks like a great machine, hope you can find the FMQ foot you need. Also may be called a darning foot.

This does have the adapter thing on it so it takes the snap on feet. I just didn't know what I was looking for.

Hi, this one doesn't have a mother board, I guess it is too old or just mechanical. I am glad it doesn't so I don't have to worry about it going out. I have sewn on this for three days now and I am loving it!

It does have a circuit board. And yes, they do go out...

I had a Pfaff 1229 whice I loved and my sister talked me out of. It was a real work horse. can't go wrong with the olded Pfaff's IMHO. The IDT and they are so nice and quite, and lovely stitches! Yep I will stick to my older Pfaff's!!

I have the Pfaff 1222E and still use it. My husband bought it new for Christmas almost 30 years ago. I used it to make clothes for my kids when they were young and home dec things. I wasn't a quilter then. I love this machine. I now have a Pfaff 7570 which I also love, but still use the 1222. It has the adaptor which allows the usage of snap on feet.
Congrats on your new to you machine.

Hi Joan, I have relatives in Alaska. Could you tell me what the difference is in the two machines the 1222E and the 1222? We couldn't figure it out, I thought perhaps it is embroidery? Also I have looked for a 7570 that I could afford and not yet. I see them once in a while just not when I have enough $$ for it. That is the only Embroidery machine I would like to get. My sister in law has one and won't let it go she keeps it just in case her babylock goes out.boohoo.lol Do you know what the 7550 is compared to the 7570?

I have a manual Pfaff Variamatic that I adore. It has the built in walking foot that I love when doing table runners, bindings, bags, etc. I piece my quilt tops on a fancier machine (I like bells and whistles, needle down, low thread indicator, etc) but if I'm sewing through heavy I pull out my Pfaff. You will love it!!! If you don't have the owners manual you might be able to find it online, sometimes free. Also do a search for extra feet, I was able to find a 1/4" foot for mine and it's an oldie. Have fun!!!!

I have an old Pfaff 1171 Tiptronic that I bought in late 70’s or early 80’s. still have my receipt! It is my bestest friend. I do everything on it. By now I think I have all the attachments ever made. My local sewing machine store carries all sorts of different feet that work on different shafts. I used to think I could only use a Pfaff foot but he has taught me about all kinds of different choices that are great quality and not as pricey. I have several different fmq feet but prefer one I got from him for less than $20. Also, at one point, after a move, I misplaced the manual and was able to get it on line to download. Of course a few days after printing out all those pages, I found the original manual. Enjoy your treasure.

I have a Pfaff 7550 now that has all the embroidery kit with it, but in the past I had a Pfaff 1473, and a 12?? (I forgot). I do love my Pfaffs and use my current one regularly. I also have a Brother cs6000i which I use, and an older New Home which I keep to train students on. Also I have a 1954 FW that is set aside, and a Viking 1100 that is on permanent loan. Pfaff is still my favorite for an everyday machine. I know you will love your 1222 once you get it working.

The Pfaff 1200 series machines are among the highest rated Pfaffs. I wish I had one. Craig's List is almost nonexistent around here and the ones on auction sites are pretty pricey. Dear Santa........

I have a Pfaff Quilt Expressions 2046. I love it. I've noticed when reading the Quilting Board, when people ask for help choosing a machine, the Pfaff is seldom mentioned. I don't know why. I just started sewing again a few years ago and gave away my old Singer and purchased my first Pfaff. It was a pretty basic machine which was such an improvement over the Singer. After a few months, I decided to trade it in on a better model. That is the one I now have. My dealer gave me full credit for the first machine which made purchasing the new one easier. I am 78 years old so at this point in my life, I have no desire to buy a different machine. I am totally happy with my 2046.

I hope you get your Pfaff running and I'm sure you will love it.

I have one I bought in 79. It is my main machine that I sew everything on . I free motion quilt very large quilts on it also. When I have taken it in for lube and oil change the man has asked to buy it because he said they aren't made like this anymore . It runs perfect and has it's walking foot built in, I have bought other feet from eBay that work great. I guess you can tell I LOVE it!

Wow, that looks like a great 1222. I have a 1209 which is the same vintage and I love mine and have had it for 30+ years. I think the 1222 was a little fancier model (maybe a little newer too)as it has more decorative stitches than mine does. I've been told by a sewing machine repair and restore place that "don't get rid of it, it is a work horse". I did get a newer model of Pfaff a 2034 because I wanted a few more stitches and the needle down but the 1209 stays right here on my table alongside the newer one and I use it frequently. Oh, also if you ever have trouble with it and are told that it is too old to be fixed, that's not true. There is yahoo forum group for old pfaff's which I read every day although most of the questions are for even older ones and heavy duty ones, but it is interesting. Enjoy!

Why do the repairmen want to tell you the old ones can't be fixed! This isn't usually true (of course there are exceptions). I had to buy the adapter for mine several yrs ago and it was like 35.00 but probably more now but makes it so you can use any of the newer feet. Ebay is a good place to find parts or links to people who have parts.

LOOKS really beautiful, and after all what you need for quilting is a dependable straight stitch machine..:)

I bought a Pfaff 1222 E in about 1979. I still have and lover her! I did buy the "adapter" feet about 2 years ago and they were well worth the money. She is a good little trouper, and I would never sell her.

I have a Pfaff 1222E and I love it! I also have a Pfaff 2040, its computerized. I really like both machines. I bought the 1222E to quilt with, lovely not to need a separate walking foot. I found out that the original darning foot doesn't work very well, so I bought a modern ankle for my machine(1222E) so that I could get more feet for it.
Sharon W.

Great looking machine. Good luck.

Thanks everyone. This machine works great. It is the bobbin winder that isn't working so am going to take it in to get fixed. I have sewn three quilt tops on it already! I am loving it.