Test drove the Husqvarna Sapphire today
02-03-2011, 04:36 PM
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I also have a Designer SE since 2007 and never had it serviced or a problem...And I'm one of those people who would never buy any other brand. I also have their Lily 545 which was my first machine and wouldn't give that up either. I have been considering buying the Sapphire since I love the sensor foot which the Lily doesn't have and as a backup so I can sew when the embroidery portion is in use.
Buy it you won't regret it.
Buy it you won't regret it.
02-03-2011, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Pam H
They offer classes 3 times a week and they are free. I got a very good demonstration today and she let me use it and try everything I wanted. It has almost 10" throat area so that will be great for quilting. I tried both types of quilting feet. I prefer the one with the spring. There was also a frame you use to quilt with that seemed pretty cool too. The main thing that impressed me today was the adjustable pressure for sewing thick things. I am into making purses from clothesline and neither my Janome Gem Platinum or my Kenmore have the space needed for sewing in the lining.
What other feet or add on's would you recommend? I will get 20% off when/if I purchase the machine.
What other feet or add on's would you recommend? I will get 20% off when/if I purchase the machine.
What is that frame thing you referenced? I don't recall seeing that.
02-03-2011, 06:15 PM
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It is a frame that is a rounded off square. You set it down on the area you are going to quilt and just stitch inside of it. It is very easy to hold onto to move the fabric around and also easy to move it to the next area to be quilted. Seems like it would be much easier on my body than when I push the fabric with my quilting gloves on.
02-03-2011, 06:18 PM
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Oh, now I think I know what you are talking about. Similar to the Halo's? I've never tried one of those. Did you get to try that too? It's probably expensive, so you might want to try it first. I do good with the Machinger's gloves. I liked them best. They are lightweight and I don't sweat much in them...a plus in FL. I didn't like the gardening gloves...too hot and never fit me right.
02-03-2011, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pam H
It was the 835 model. It seems pretty nice and is in my price range. It has most of the features I am looking for. Do any of you have pros and cons for this machine? Of course, my first choice would be a Bernina but I don't want to wait that many years to be able to afford one.
02-03-2011, 06:25 PM
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I have a Sapphire 850 and GENERAlly like it I do seem to have problems with the thread getting really tight and sometimes breaking a needle. When FMQ especially, have to stop and rethread it. Have tried to pull floss thru to see if there is lint buildup. Bought mine new online so can't go to a shop for help, the first thing they ask is where did you buy it. I tell them DH got it for me. P.s. My FMQ spring broke it made such a racket decided not to get it replaced, use the plastic embroidery foot and get along fine.
02-03-2011, 06:33 PM
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I have the Viking 1 and love, love, love it! It sews like a dream! I love the feature that tells you when your bobbin is empty. I also love how easy it is to exchange the snap on feet and to fill a bobbin. Oh yea, and the automatic tension and presser foot suggestions. I bought mine used on ebay about 3 years ago and if I ever need another one, it will be a Husky! Did I mention I love it? :D :thumbup:
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