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What kind of sewing machine do you have?

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Old 10-25-2011, 06:28 PM
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a vintage(7o's) Pfaff, a vintage green singer in a cabinet, an Elna quilters dream, a Janome Gem Silver, a vintage Bernina 830, and most recently a Singer hand crank and a singer treadle..also a white treadle and a 1908 singer hand crank that is TINY...I Have NO desire to have any of the newer computerized machines...and certainly not one that cost as much as a car!
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:29 PM
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I have a Kenmore that's 35 years old and still going strong, an 8 yr old Janome 4623 LE, a 5 yr old Janome 6260QC, and a Brother serger, all are great.......but I would love the Janome 7700.
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:44 PM
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I have a Babylock Ellisimo, a Brother XR-9000 for classes and a Singer 237 Fashion Mate that I am working to restore. Bought the Ellisimo with my retirement funds because I am worth it! If I could hsve any more machines, I would like the new Janome 12000, a Janome 4160QC for classes, a Janome 6500 and a HQ Sweet Sixteen sit down. May as well dream, right? (Oh if I ever had the chance to get all those, I would sell the Brother - I think - but not my Bella! The most amazing machine I have ever used!)
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:47 PM
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I have a Kenmore
A Janome Gem Platinum and
A Janome Horizon
Each has a purpose....the Kenmore is for heavy jobs like hemming jeans and other things.
The Gem goes out with me when I quilt away from home; and the Horizon is my machine for piecing and quilting.
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:51 PM
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I still have my Bernina 830 that I bought in high school in 1977. Love it. Nothing fancy for me.
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:56 PM
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I have a Janome 6600 which is a fantastic little machine. I honestly cannot imagine ever needing anything more. I also have an old Viking 6570 which I adore. It is a workhorse and I use it at the quilt ministry I volunteer at.
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Old 10-25-2011, 06:59 PM
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Right now I have a broke one....

I would like a working one.....

My lovely daughter wanted gray thread, so she just grabbed some and threaded it through....
Are you ready for this...

It was....
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upholstry thread

When everything jambed, she tried to "fix" it by forcing the needle up.
I am ready to cry.
This happened last night :(
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Old 10-25-2011, 07:16 PM
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I have an Babylock Espire cost me 1800 and love it, worth every penny
I have a brother SQ9050 and XL-3500i cost me 200 & 109 both great for classes and piecing

Dream would be either the Babylock Ellisimo or Brother Quattro both at around 12000

I would even settle for a brother Isacord or duetta which run about 6000

Oh I forgot the babylock crown jewel if I ever get the room
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Old 10-25-2011, 07:18 PM
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I am currently sewing with a 1951 Singer 401A, purchased a couple of months ago. I'm really falling in love with this machine. I have a Janome 11000 that I really like for embroidery, but will not likely replace when it gives up the ghost. I also have a Janome MB4 for embroidery and like it a lot.

I free motion with a black Singer 301 longbed. What a great machine. Also, have a beautiful Singer 115 treadle in a parlor cabinet that's fun and a White VSII treadle that I patch jeans on.

There is a Janome 1600p in my Grace Pinnacle frame, and 2 Singer 222 Featherweights and a 221 Featherweight, just for the cute factor and travel.

I purchased a Janome 3160 QDC for traveling if I need more than a straight stitch, and it's a nice machine too. Must say though, the vintage machines outsew the plastic ones........

.And I'm not buying anything more unless it's a vintage machine and under $50.00. I'm done with expensive machines. Cannot justify the prices anymore.....they don't sew any better....and they need maintenance that I can't do myself.
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Old 10-25-2011, 07:20 PM
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I am still using 3 old Pfaffs. Also have a mid arm pfaff grand quilter with a grace frame.
also a treadle and old odd brand, can't remember what it is.
My mother's sears and grandmother's featherweight.
I am blessed.
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