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06-28-2010, 11:17 AM
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A good friend of mine talked me into getting this because they had only one left and she got one too.I got it for about $500.00 less than the original price.It has a free standing accessorie case that attaches to the machine.It has 204 stitches including 10 alphabets The activa 240 has 256 stitches including 10 alphabets. It cost a whole lot more. I bought the floor model,so I got a great deal.I can later get the knee operated bar that raises and lowers the feed dog so you can keep your hands on your fabric when guiding and pivoting. It was extra. I hope that I will enjoy it because they say they are really the top of the line machines.No plastic parts,all metal.That is all I have learned about the Bernina so far. Everyone says that it will be the last machine that I will ever need. I know one thing for sure..My husband hopes so.
06-28-2010, 11:23 AM
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Yes it does.I also have a Janome and I love it too.That is why I was wondering if I made a good choice or not with the Bernina.This Bernina is computerized and my Janome isn't.I have a lot to learn with the Bernina.I am not used to the computerized version of a machine yet.It is like a new car to me.Where do I start?? But I will learn as I go along. It has a memory that remembers the changes that you make to each stitch while you are sewing. It has an automatic needle up/down feature and an automatic needle threader that I struggle with.I just have to learn when to let go of the thread.
06-28-2010, 11:41 AM
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I had the Bernina Activa 140, used it for years and then upgraded to the 440. It was a good machine, liked it a lot and did a lot of quilting on it. I have a plexiglass extension table that does not fit my new machine, I wonder if it would fit yours?
06-28-2010, 12:00 PM
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Congratulations on your new toy! It is pretty & I think you will really enjoy it. I have the Activa 140 and the 240. Love them both! I actually got a steal of a deal on a 2nd 140 on Ebay, so I put those 2 up for my DGD's. I do love the 240. On the outside it looks like yours except yours has the Patchwork edition on it. I am happy for you.
06-28-2010, 12:41 PM
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I just got a Janome 3160 QDC and so far I am trying to sew without the pressure foot. Wow that is a hard thing to get used to..already I got excited about stopping the machine and I now have an icon that says I have a thread jam. I have looked at all possibilities and that darn icon is still there. I hesitate continue to sew with the icon showing...will have to call shop for help. But it is the way to go...no more fighting with the foot pedal!!
06-28-2010, 12:41 PM
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I just got a Janome 3160 QDC and so far I am trying to sew without the pressure foot. Wow that is a hard thing to get used to..already I got excited about stopping the machine and I now have an icon that says I have a thread jam. I have looked at all possibilities and that darn icon is still there. I hesitate continue to sew with the icon showing...will have to call shop for help. But it is the way to go...no more fighting with the foot pedal!!
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