Does anybody have it yet?

Maria

I don't think the quilting version is out yet, just the embroidery. There's a big sale going on at our local store. You can enter a drawing just for trying the machine, but I spent all my time trying out a machine that i can afford instead!!!

The model available does both, quilting and embroidery. They will release later the model that has no embroidery module. I played with it a while ago and was amazed by what you can do with it. Not that I will be able to afford it any time soon. I have a Bernina 817 from the 1970's and keep telling myself that I already have an 8 series.

Maria

I'm not sure I would ever spend that much for a machine unless I was into quilting/sewing professionally. At this point I really can't see a reason (although it is a fantastic machine) to invest that kind of money in it. :shock:

I already have an 830! I LOVE it and wouldn't trade it for the world. No! Wait! $11,900? Yep I'd trade it for a fistful of that! Do you think someone would notice that my 830 is about 30 years old? :D




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I actually do sew professionally, garments and such, and I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a machine. If I was going to spend that sort of money on a machine, I'd get a long arm quilting machine, and then try to figure out where to put it. :?

I agree with MissTreated and Sandpat. I wouldn't spend that much on a machine, except a long arm. Sorry

That is one hefty price! Not in my budget, but is they have a drawing, I will enter my name!

I looked at them w/ my dh--sorta to show him what is available in the sewing world. I bought a used 730 and it's more machine than I will EVER use.

That said, I just cannot justify a sewing machine that cost more than my first car!!! :lol: :lol:

It doesn't make sense to me to pay that price when all of my quilts I make I only use a straight stitch. I could completely make over my sewing room for what the machine would cost. I think the quilting industry is pricing itself out of business from the price of thread to the price of designer fabric. I think I'll keep my eyes open for the Must Sell ads this next year and pick up a bargain.