Hi, I use my Viking #1 for all piecing. My serger for pillowcases and pj's. My Brother for class, and my Juki for handy, quilter, to quilt the master piece.

Ouch! I am so sorry. I hope you can find something else or borrow a machine even if it is a plastic Singer from 1970. How about english paper piecing? Is there maybe something you can trade on Craigslist to get a "new" machine.

OK Good I saw your new post. Congrats girl!

I wish my dh would use the longarm and or any machine to quilt. He has such an artist mind.I trully think he would so enjoy it.

OMG! I feel so sorry for you. Telling you to rake leaves for extra money is terrible! If I had an extra machine I would send it to you. As someone else said earlier, "no offense to you", but this guy sounds like a controlling, uncaring individual. You mentioned earlier that you do church work, I believe. Tell the One upstairs about your problem. Miracles still happen.

Wow, I thought I was the only one that still has the Pfaff 1471! Love the built in walking foot. Most of the piecing is done on the Pfaff. I also have a Bernina 180e.

Great! Congratulations; I just read this after my earlier post. I am so happy for you! Happy Quilting!

Check out local thrift shops or put an ad in quilt store or local paper asking if anyone has a machine they are willing to part with. You may not get your dream machine, but you could get an old machine that is still in good working order for a minimal amount of money. Lots of people have old machines in their closets that they are more than happy to get rid of. Check out garage sales also. As long as it sews a straight seam you are all set.

I will have to check with our local Viking store to see if there is one that would fit my machine. I purchased the machine two years ago and have used it very little. I get so frustrated when my projects don't turn out the way I think that they should. I appreciate your help.

Just checked my thread. Some of my Sulky is rayon, and some viscose. My Gutterman is polyester. I will experiment to see which type is nesting most often.

I have been using a several year old Kenmore for piecing (not worth a hoot for FMQ!) but just got the HV Designer Ruby and I LOVE her! We left for a 2 week vacation just 3 short days after I got her and I am dying to get home! We are actually coming home a few days early, so I will finish the top I am working on and begin quilting it. I played with FMQ before I left and Ruby is dreamy! :-)