New Machine - Very Excited...
 

I have just taken posession of a new-to-me Husqvarna Freesia 425. OHHHHHH SO EXCITED!!!!

And the best part is that I paid £70 sterling for it (about 110 USD) which I thought was a fairly good price.

It is sitting on my dining table with my Bernina 930 (for which I paid £100 sterling last year - about 160 USD).

I have been playing with it all morning, and I am a very VERY happy bunny.

I think I did well on price, and on quality - both machines are perfect, and have had very little use.

Whatdya think?

Doing the happy dance for/with you!!! :)

I think you did great! I have 2 Viking machines and both have been excellent. Enjoy!!!

Great Purchases! WTG!!

Thank you for your kind comments. I am really pleased! I teach a lot of workshops and find that my old Bernie is getting a bit heavy to lug around to classes. Hopefully my new Viking (nicknamed Helga by the kids), will be less of a strain.

You did very well. I have 5 Viking machines just love them. Enjoy!!!

congrats! :thumbup:

Have fun. Isn't it nice to get new toys!

Ohhh yes! I am having lots of fun getting to grips with the new one!

I feel very lucky that I have been able to pick up two exceptional machines at a very good price.

Now all I need is somewhere to put them! As you can see from the photos, the dining table is not really big enough for two machines, my son's laptop, my daughters Christmas crafts, and any other quilting work ...

Wow, you did great! What fun!

Nice looking sewing machine. Have fun with it.

Great! I have a Viking and I love it! Happy sewing to you!

I sew mainly with my Viking and have to 16 years. Just love it! Happy sewing.

I have a Viking and love it. I'm so happy for you, but must admit, I am more than a ltitle jealous! Enjoy!

I'm so happy for you! I think you will LOVE your Husqvarna. IMHO, they are the best machines!! :)

Congratulations - you have two real bargains there. If it's any help, I've been looking at a fold-up table on Amazon UK that reviewers say is sturdy enough to use for a sewing machine.

Now tell me - where in the UK did you source a Bernina for 100 pounds?! I've been looking out for one for ages without success.

They look like fantastic machines!

Well ladies - thank you for all your lovely comments. I am really enjoying using my new machine. I have just finished off my Pantomime costume on it, and it sews like a dream...

Annesthreads - I found it (and a Horn sewing cabinet) on the Ad Trader website. A lovely lady from Newcastle was selling it for her Mother in Law who was going into a home. It had hardly been used, and was in perfect condition, with all its attachments. I have to say I had looked for about 8 months before I found mine, and although I got very frustrated at times, the wait was worth it.

I found the Viking on Ebay - I had been bidding on it, but lost the auction. Then the highest bidder dropped out and lo and behold it was mine!

To Sandra, Kerry, Lovestoquilt, quiltinggirl, and to everyone else - I know I am going to enjoy my new machine. It is so much lighter than "Bernie" and will be great to lug around the countryside! I have discovered loads of Viking lovers and I am sure I will grow into one too!

both are great machines-both are reliable

Congrats! Love the block you have on the go - very interesting! And what a handsome young lad your son is - looks like he's working hard on his ... homework??

Lucky you, so happy for you.

I don't know much about any of the sewing machines above the more basic, but I know you will have lots of fun.

I'll have to keep looking! There's a guy in Lynemouth who reconditions and sells all sorts of machines - I've recently purchased a Singer 201 from him, and he serviced my Janome for me when I was in Northumberland recently, as I wasn't happy with the work done by the Sheffield dealer. I'll have to ask him if he ever comes across any Berninas.

you lucky girl!!!!
Great to find something with that pricetag!!!

Hi LindaM - thank you for your kind comment about my Celtic Knotwork - and my son! Yes he is doing homework (Computing - programming stuff - you know the kind of thing). He needs a haircut, but beneath the wildness he IS quite handsome!

I started my Knot at a workshop in Durham last weekend. I am trying to finish it off before the Festivities start. It is designed as a table centre: I will post it in the Photos when I have finished it (hopefully by the end of the week!)

Sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience with your local shop in Sheffield. Who did you use up here in Durham/Northumberland? I have used Tullys in the past, and my friend uses the Sewing Machine Centre in Harlepool - both are exellent. My overlocker (serger) is being serviced at the moment, by the Singer centre in Darlington - will let you know what they are like when I pick my machine up later in the week.

I will keep my eyes open for you and let you know if I see one locally.

Wow! Happy sewing!

You did good! How coo is that to have 2 great machines! Congrats!

I am a VERY lucky girl...

Just a quick update. I have bought the accessory box (which was missing from my machine) for £22 from the Husqvarna dealer in Sheffield. I have also picked up a number of the missing feet on ebay for 0.99p each. In total this machine has cost me less than £100. I think I have done extremely well and have picked up a great machine for a good price. My parents are going to buy me a walking foot for the Viking for Christmas - what more does a girl need?

I have never used a Husqvarna machine before, although I know that they have a superb reputation and inspire great loyalty by those that use them. I have a Bernina, and really thought that I wouldn't feel as comfortable with another make of machine: how wrong could I be. I think that both makes have really interesting features to offer. The Viking is a beautiful machine to sew with, and can do all the fancy stuff (FMQ etc) brilliantly well and with ease. The Bernina is a beautifully balanced machine, with a superb stitch, flexible functions and easy to use. However, Bernie is extremely heavy, whereas Helga (sometimes known as Vera...) is much lighter and more portable.

I am really going to enjoy using both machines in the new year.

You've done well! Did you get your accessory box from the people in Attercliffe? I hope you get lots of enjoyment from your new machine.

Anne - I got it all wrong! When I checked the invoice, it was from the Husqvarna Studio in Nottingham. I phoned them about the accessory box, and they were really helpful. I didn't know about the Attercliffe shop: I will keep it in mind for next time I need anything.

Direct Sewing and Knitting. They do Husqvarna and Pfaff. I've never been to the showroom, but have talked to them at shows.