What kind of sewing machine do you have?
10-26-2011, 03:07 AM
#43
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Location: Chester, NY
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When I returned to work after raising my family, the first item I splurged on was my Bernina 1120. It has served me very well all these years (probably well over 30) and I couldn't begin to count the numerous items I created with it, from clothes to draperies and valances, to doll clothes, from quilts to tote bags.
Several months ago, I discovered the darning foot and, with the feed dog down, now I free motion quilt. I never knew I could do this on my machine.
Now I'm looking for a similar machine on Ebay, just in case I will need a back-up some day. I would not even think of purchasing one of the less expensive machines after having been the owner of a Bernina.
Several months ago, I discovered the darning foot and, with the feed dog down, now I free motion quilt. I never knew I could do this on my machine.
Now I'm looking for a similar machine on Ebay, just in case I will need a back-up some day. I would not even think of purchasing one of the less expensive machines after having been the owner of a Bernina.
10-26-2011, 03:08 AM
#44
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Location: IL
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I sewed for 20 years on a crappy Singer I bought from my 2nd ever job at JoAnn's for $200. In 2010, I started buying enough quality new and vintage machines to more than make-up the deficit. I earn it, I spend it. I live within my means, send my kids to private school, give generously to charity plus friends and family when needed, pay my taxes. I have vintage Singers, vintage and new Berninas, two Pfaffs, a Baby Lock, and some cheaper machines for my kids and to loan. I'd like to sell or give away a few, but shipping is a pain and expense.
10-26-2011, 03:23 AM
#46
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Newark, DE
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Between my wife and I we have several machines. Nothing very expensive, but we are pleased with them.
Singer Comfort Quilter - my wife's 1st machine, not used much anymore.
Brother Innov-is 80 - My wife's main machine.
Janome 3160 QDC - my main machine, really like this machine. The thread cutter is really handy.
Brother PE 780D - Nice little embroidery machine
Brother Runway HS2000 - Nice little portable machine
Seems we kept seeing new machines with features we liked, but I hope we now have the machines we both like. The next steps up get quite expensive. We have to keep reminding ourselves this is just a hobby and not spend a fortune on big fancy equipment.
Singer Comfort Quilter - my wife's 1st machine, not used much anymore.
Brother Innov-is 80 - My wife's main machine.
Janome 3160 QDC - my main machine, really like this machine. The thread cutter is really handy.
Brother PE 780D - Nice little embroidery machine
Brother Runway HS2000 - Nice little portable machine
Seems we kept seeing new machines with features we liked, but I hope we now have the machines we both like. The next steps up get quite expensive. We have to keep reminding ourselves this is just a hobby and not spend a fortune on big fancy equipment.
10-26-2011, 03:25 AM
#47
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Campton,Kentucky
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I can't afford the expensive machines...right now I'm saving my pennies for an embroidery machine, but I can't afford and expensive embroidery machine either! :lol:
I have a lot of machines, but really, except for the midarm, have not paid much for any of them.
I have a lot of machines, but really, except for the midarm, have not paid much for any of them.
10-26-2011, 03:33 AM
#48
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I have a Brother pacsetter 8500 about ten years old was not all that expensive it embroiderys. also have elna quilters dream and a new brother sq 9000 and I love it, very cheap and ti does everything my big brother does except embroidery. also have a brother serger.
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