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CarrieAnne 04-29-2011 12:50 PM

Hope your Mom gets well soon!

scowlkat 04-29-2011 01:20 PM

Would it be possible to rent a machine or borrow one while you are there? That might be a better solution. Hope your travels are safe.

sueisallaboutquilts 04-29-2011 01:42 PM

I hope your Mom is okay!! HUGS to you.

RuthFru 04-29-2011 02:26 PM

I have a featherweight I like to take but if you are going to purchase one, Baby Lock has an Audrey that is really nice, small and lightweight. Good luck to you and many prayers for a speedy recovery for Mom.

Sweeterthanwine 04-29-2011 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by amma
Wishing your Mom a speedy recovery (((HUGS)))

Ditto :thumbup:

nursie76 04-29-2011 06:10 PM

Brother has some small lightweight machines that might work for you. I have a CS4000. It surprised me in that it doesn't do bad and it has 30 decorative stitches and they are up to 7mm in width. Much nicer than the 5mm decorative stitches. Healing thoughts going out to your mom and for traveling mercies for you. You are a good daughter to fly to be with her.

TonnieLoree 04-29-2011 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Bluphrog
There are several different machines that are great for traveling. The Singer model 221 Featherweights made between 1933 and 1965 are the best. Janome has the Gem (in Gold and Platinum). Bernina has several models of Bernettes.

You will probably need to take an adapter, as I believe European electricity is 220, while most American machines are wired for 110.

Best wishes and prayers for your mother.

Just what I was going to say. ;-)

amandasgramma 04-29-2011 08:17 PM

I've had a Janome Gem for 3 yrs (or is it 4??) and I take it to classes all the time. It's lightweight AND a workhorse. I love this little machine and haven't considered buying a bigger one!!!

deedum 04-29-2011 08:27 PM

Janome Gem. I have one and it is super!

Alice Woodhull 04-30-2011 03:17 AM

Janome Platinum Gem for me. Perfect!


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