Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • So Remember That $180 Bernia Walkingfoot? >
  • So Remember That $180 Bernia Walkingfoot?

  • So Remember That $180 Bernia Walkingfoot?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 03-22-2010, 10:29 AM
      #21  
    Junior Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2008
    Posts: 122
    Default

    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.
    oops is offline  
    Old 03-22-2010, 12:17 PM
      #22  
    Super Member
     
    Oklahoma Suzie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2008
    Location: Home town: Rehoboth, MA Now living in OK
    Posts: 7,774
    Default

    Wow, so happy to hear that you found the walking foot.
    Oklahoma Suzie is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 04:13 AM
      #23  
    Senior Member
     
    patsyo56721's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2007
    Location: Bloomingdale, GA
    Posts: 631
    Default

    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.
    patsyo56721 is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 04:18 AM
      #24  
    Super Member
     
    Rachelcb80's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Raleigh, MS
    Posts: 1,038
    Default

    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!
    Rachelcb80 is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 04:30 AM
      #25  
    Super Member
     
    Shemjo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2008
    Location: St. Louis, Missouri
    Posts: 6,884
    Default

    Glad your mom steered you to look for the attachments. More $$$ for fabric.
    Shemjo is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 05:13 AM
      #26  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Sep 2007
    Posts: 18,726
    Default

    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!
    sandpat is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 05:22 AM
      #27  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Mississippi
    Posts: 323
    Default

    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.....
    MissQuilter is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 07:36 AM
      #28  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Posts: 851
    Default

    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.
    bstanbro is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 09:38 AM
      #29  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2009
    Location: Benton, AR
    Posts: 59
    Default

    Think you put one too many o's in good.!! :-D
    breezy is offline  
    Old 03-23-2010, 09:43 AM
      #30  
    Super Member
     
    adrianlee's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: washington
    Posts: 1,150
    Default

    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.
    I paid about $55 for my Bernina walking foot about 15+ years ago. Now the ruffler foot is a knock off my hubby found on ebay for $19.95 and it works great on the Bernina. Yes, those feet can get awful $$$$. Like my BIW would say, "they're pretty proud of their $tuff."
    adrianlee is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    sdeaaz
    Main
    10
    02-08-2016 11:00 AM
    sdeaaz
    Main
    46
    04-16-2014 08:25 AM
    sewingsuz
    Main
    4
    11-07-2012 08:49 PM
    lpsewing
    Main
    5
    02-28-2012 04:46 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter