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Grandma Mary 07-01-2011 08:08 PM

I have a Brother CS6000i and I love using it. :) I've had it for about six months and the only problem I have had is that it is very hard to quilt a full size quilt because the opening between the needle and the machine is very small. It looks like both of your posibilities has more space than mine. It pieces very nicely, and mine came with all the necessary feet including the walking foot for quilting. I love the needle down feature and the needle threader is a life saver! It's also very light and easy to transport. Good luck deciding. I don't think you will be unhappy with either choice.

Dee 07-01-2011 09:01 PM

I have the CS6000 and its the best machine for the price. I have had 5 brothers and have never been sorry. I bought my CS6000 at Walmart in 2005 and its still trunnung like a charm it is.

Lorraine babuick 07-01-2011 09:36 PM

I know in Canada my singer dealer said there are no new parts being made for the Walmart machines. We have one here and a tooth is broke on a gear and they don't make parts. Check first to see if they have replacement parts for the machine that you are buying.

JeanieG 07-01-2011 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by reeskylr
I know some don't or won't purchase a Walmart machine, but, to those who would purchase, I have a dilemma.

My Walmart is moving some machines out because they are going to be bringing new ones in. So they are really marked down for clearance and one is the Brother 80 stitch that is normally 199.99.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-80...chine/14237606

It is marked down to 154.00.

There is also the Brother Project Runway which normally sells for 149.00. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-50...chine/14237605

Marked down to 109.00

Which one is the best deal. I'm leaning toward the 80 stitch due to the table it comes with. But, the Project Runway is consumer's Digest Best Buy and would save me a few dollars when money is tight.

Oh right now I have a 10 year plus Baby Lock Proline with like 20 stitches. Never ever had a problem with it, I just want one that does a bit more and it is time to upgrade.
Thanks for any input.

I have the XR-9000, an older one of the SR-9000. I love it! I bought the 1/4" foot and it works perfectly. Can't go wrong for an inexpensive machine.

JeanieG 07-01-2011 10:15 PM


Originally Posted by blossom808
I have the 9000 brother and love it. It sew's really nice. I love the needle down. The only thing I dont like is when i turn it on the needle is always on the left side. I always have to move it to the middle. I did brake a needle one time because of it.

Blossom, PM me, I have instructions on how to set the machine to always start up in the center position. It is easy to do. Whoops did not read all the responses, I see someone already wrote how to do this.

JeanieG 07-01-2011 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by luce321
Mcdaniel, I went to the site that was posted by someone. The 50 stitch says that it has the feeddog for free motion, however them 80 stitch does not mention the feeddog feature. Can you tell me if it has it? Thanks, Lucy

The 9000 has a lever on the back that will drop the feed dogs.

wannaquilt1 07-01-2011 10:29 PM

anyone know if you can do the center position thing with the cs-6000? I have one and love it and would like for it to start in the center...

skydiver70 07-01-2011 10:30 PM

I have a Brother machine from Walmart and it has really been a great machine. Haven't had any trouble with it. I think I paid $250 for it a few years ago. Sews much better than some of the Singer's I've had, and they were much more pricy.

Elise1 07-02-2011 04:26 AM

The SQ9000 comes with a 1/4" foot, but I bought the Brother 1/4" piecing foot with a guide.

It really helps me to get an accurate 1/4" seam.

http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewin...essoryID=SA185

Elise

MommaDorian 07-02-2011 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
anyone know if you can do the center position thing with the cs-6000? I have one and love it and would like for it to start in the center...

I was wondering the same thing about the LB-6800. It too starts up in the left position. I have to remember to switch it to the middle.


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