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I went home this weekend to see my dad, I try to go see him at least once a month and I was going through mom's sewing machine cabinet to see if there were any feet my dad missed when he gave me mom's Bernia machine . . . . and in the bottom drawer underneath a bunch of stuff was a walking foot she bought. It is still in the box I don't think she ever used it. When she bought it is was only $90 now they are $180. I am so glad I didn't buy one last week. I also found the lever that goes on the outside of the machine that lifts the presser foot with your leg instead of having to reach behind the machine each time.
I dropped the Bernette off at the repair store - they think that it maybe the bobbin I was using but they are going to check everything out for me anyway. |
:thumbup: WOO HOO good for you :lol:
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Wow, I am so happy you found more parts for your sewing machine. That is great news!
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Now you have $180 to spend in fabric!! :roll:
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What great news :D:D:D
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$180.00 for a foot? Wow
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I paid 90 for mine too about 12 years ago. I also have the knee lift for my Bernina 930.
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OH MY Gosh! that is too much money for a foot! i am lucky i pay no more than 20/25 for my janome 6600..and usually less!
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I think I paid about $30.00 for mine over 15 years ago. Still works great. I have a Janome.
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Everything Bernina is expensive and mine is an old wonderful Bernina. But will not buy a new Bernina they are way too expensive and then all the attachments are so expensive on top of that.
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That's great, I'm so glad you found it!
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That's great you found it and did not have to spend the $$$ getting one!!!
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I'm so glad you found the foot. Saved you lots of money. You may need more fabric now. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Oh wow, what a blessing.
Could you hear your mom's little voice telling you to hold off and look further? My DD say's this is my 'niggly' voice and she just knows she gonna hear it when I am long gone. I say, "Good"! |
I think your Mom is very happy that her lovely Bernina machine is going to be quilting with you....She even lead you to the lifter and the walking foot...She knew where she left them ;)
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I'm so glad you found it! That's why I don't have one for my Bernina!
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I always wanted a Bernina but I knew the parts for them were so expensive. I am just blessed my mom left me such a wonderful legacy.
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Excellent...The price of that walking foot is about the price of a simple machine...
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I priced feet at a dealer and quickly decided I didnt need any right away, but then I looked on ebay and paid about half what a dealer wanted. Guess you just have to look.
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Its a good thing you took a second look. Your dad probably wouldn't know it was a walking foot much less worth $180. I've heard Janome is more economically friendly when it comes to extra attachments.
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Originally Posted by SuzyM
I went home this weekend to see my dad, I try to go see him at least once a month and I was going through mom's sewing machine cabinet to see if there were any feet my dad missed when he gave me mom's Bernia machine . . . . and in the bottom drawer underneath a bunch of stuff was a walking foot she bought. It is still in the box I don't think she ever used it. When she bought it is was only $90 now they are $180. I am so glad I didn't buy one last week. I also found the lever that goes on the outside of the machine that lifts the presser foot with your leg instead of having to reach behind the machine each time.
Good for you, my old one for my 16 yr old Bernina was less than a hundred. This last one was more than I wanted to spend but just couldn't get along without it. Glad your mom was telling you to go look at her stuff. Hope you get to go through all her sewing stuff. It is amazing what treasures you will find. I dropped the Bernette off at the repair store - they think that it maybe the bobbin I was using but they are going to check everything out for me anyway. |
Wow, so happy to hear that you found the walking foot.
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I just bought the delux walking foot for my babylock and it was $150. I thought that was high It works like a charm though. Well worth the money.
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So glad you've been able to start using your mother's machine. That's wonderful about finding the knee lift lever and the walking foot! You will love the walking foot on that Bernina. Wishing you many happy memories while working on your mother's machine!
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Glad your mom steered you to look for the attachments. More $$$ for fabric.
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What luck that you found it! I bought mine off of ebay and I'm sooo happy I have it. I also use the knee lift ALL the time! I love that part!
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I have a Bernina that I have used extensively since 1974. I LOVE that machine. I am considering purchasing the rediculously expensive walking foot for my machine. Where do you find them? I figure that it would still be a good investment if I can quilt more myself. I have several machines.... but the Bernina is a true treasure and a workhorse.....
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You'll love that machine and the lever. I wouldn't be able to live without mine now that I've used it for a while. I'm glad to say my machine came with the walking foot! So sorry for the loss of your mom. I lost my mom 13 years ago, and I still miss her.
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Think you put one too many o's in good.!! :-D
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Originally Posted by spinnergs
I priced feet at a dealer and quickly decided I didnt need any right away, but then I looked on ebay and paid about half what a dealer wanted. Guess you just have to look.
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Mothers are fantastic! What a wonderful gift to receive and exactly when you need!
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Congratulations on finding that little gem for your wonderful machine. I still love my Bernina after 30 years, but never could spring for the walking foot! And I had to help my daughter buy her own Bernina "work horse" a couple years ago, 'cause I'm ready to pass mine on to her yet!
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
Excellent...The price of that walking foot is about the price of a simple machine...
I had to use my frinds elcheapo a while back while hemming pants and boy was I frustrated. We were visiting and had I known before the trip , I would have taken my bernina |
Originally Posted by earthwalker
Excellent...The price of that walking foot is about the price of a simple machine...
I had to use my frinds elcheapo a while back while hemming pants and boy was I frustrated. We were visiting and had I known before the trip , I would have taken my bernina |
Originally Posted by MissQuilter
I have a Bernina that I have used extensively since 1974. I LOVE that machine. I am considering purchasing the rediculously expensive walking foot for my machine. Where do you find them? I figure that it would still be a good investment if I can quilt more myself. I have several machines.... but the Bernina is a true treasure and a workhorse.....
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Bernina is a very expensive machine to begin with then they rip you off for a walking foot that only runs around 30 dollars on other machines.
I like the stitch regulator feature but I will not buy a Bernina because they rip you off. My Viking is a very good machine. |
I would love a walking foot for my Bernina but like you I cannot justify the cost, I do love my Bernina though. It is 44 years old and still going strong,
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I guess I was lucky to find mine on eBay for $120. I have a 730E.
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I have a Bernina as well as Brothers and Singers, and I will say that the Bernina accessories are to say the least amazing in their prices. It sews like a dream of course, but then so do my other machines.
I will say that the Bernina will sew tough jobs that whip my other machines. Like multiple layers of denim etc. |
I have a Bernina 200 and paid $125.00 for the walking foot about 7 years ago. The price seems to be going up, up, up!
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