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Originally Posted by azure68
(Post 6154310)
If you can get your hands on it, Pfaff Passport 2.0. That is my class machine, as it's lightweight (13.9 lbs), and it has IDT (built in walking foot). It has 70 stitches, adjustable presser foot pressure, auto threader, optional extension table. It sews beautifully. It doesn't have automatic thread cutter, but will tie off. I'm fine without it, as it's meant to be a lightweight machine.
I have the Pfaff Passport 2.0 as well and love it for taking to classes - sews beautifully and is lightweight! |
I would love a feather weight, but cactusmomma, you brought up a good point. My other machine is a babylock and it might be easier to interchange things. Never thought of that! Thanks!
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Please do NOT waste your money on a Janome mini. A few years ago we bought one for our great granddaughter who was staying with us for a year and wanted to learn to sew. After maybe less than 10 hours of sewing, the machine started sounding so loud I'm sure all neighbors knew we were using that machine. And it just kept getting louder. I have a Brother cs6000i which I take to classes or sewing get togethers.
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I'd check out the Baby Lock or the Brother. The BL has the better warranty. I have a higher-end BL and LOVELOVELOVE my machine. The backup is a Brother and it is the one I take to classes. I think it's a "Jeans..."something or other.
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I take one of my featherweights, so easy to carry and do not have to worry about computer miss haps, I can also take care of it,with the help from the DVDs on the care of the machines. Saves me a bunch on shop costs.
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Originally Posted by DonnaR
(Post 6154151)
I carry a Janome 3160. It has all the features of some of the larger machines in a light weight.
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Ditto here. I've used my Brother cs6000i for several years at quilting classes and love it also. Only limitation is for free motion quilting classes. Then I take my Bernina 440QE.
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I need another machine like I need a hole in the head. My main machine is way too big to cart around, and my backups are older metal machines that weigh an absolute ton. But that Janome 3160 is calling my name.. There is one on the Yahoo group Sew it's for Sale for $500 right now (plus shipping) Somebody please buy it before I cave.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 6154216)
i have a brother cs6000i and love it
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The Brother cs6000i can be found on Amazon.com for less than $199 and free shipping.
When this day comes for me i would go the Janome Gem 760 route, the Janome Gem 720 seems to be more in supply and less $... |
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