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    Forum: Main
    09-26-2010, 06:42 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,933
    Posted By SheilaS

    Thanks ladies for your good wishes. I'll post...

    Thanks ladies for your good wishes. I'll post some photos when I get delivery of my new baby. I've also taken some photos of my first quilt - the one that started it all! Currently, my head is...
    Forum: Main
    09-25-2010, 08:51 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    This is exactly my position! I have a Pfaff 1471,...

    This is exactly my position! I have a Pfaff 1471, which I LOVE and a new Creative Vision for embroidery, and the bigger throat space. I would not get a machine without the built in walking foot - or...
    Forum: Main
    09-25-2010, 08:28 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 2,933
    Posted By SheilaS

    Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who responded...

    Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who responded to my request for help in picking which new embroidery/quilting machine to buy. It certainly stirred up alot of passion and revealed lots of quirks...
    Forum: Main
    09-24-2010, 07:50 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    I have been talking to a dealer who sells both...

    I have been talking to a dealer who sells both Pfaff and Husqvarna and asked if their are differences in the quality or construction. He said NO, both are still top quality with steel internal...
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2010, 05:51 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    IDT is Pfaff's name for the integrated dual feed....

    IDT is Pfaff's name for the integrated dual feed. It's like a built in walking foot that is always there. It is part of the main shank and you can attach all the different feet as needed. It can be...
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2010, 05:45 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Hi Navywife, Your comment intrigued me. Pfaff...

    Hi Navywife,
    Your comment intrigued me. Pfaff has Creative 2.0, 4.0 & the top of the range Creative Vision, all combination machines with the wide harp, ranging from $A3000 to $10,000. The Bernina...
    Forum: Main
    09-23-2010, 05:35 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    So sorry you've had problems with your machine....

    So sorry you've had problems with your machine. At least you have the 5 year warranty to fall back on. I guess there are going to problems with all machines, but at least Pfaff and Husqvarna have a...
    Forum: Main
    09-22-2010, 05:57 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Don't worry, I could never part with my old...

    Don't worry, I could never part with my old Bernina 801 - too many precious memories of the things I made on it. If I had the money ($12k) and someone to carry it to classes I'd buy the new Bernina...
    Forum: Main
    09-22-2010, 05:23 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    With the walking foot, what happens if you are...

    With the walking foot, what happens if you are doing something that requires a special foot, such as inserting a zipper? Does it mean you can only use the walking foot for straight or stitches that...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2010, 07:03 PM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Hi Navywife, Your comment intrigued me. Pfaff...

    Hi Navywife,
    Your comment intrigued me. Pfaff has Creative 2.0, 4.0 & the top of the range Creative Vision, all combination machines with the wide harp, ranging from $A3000 to $10,000. The Bernina...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2010, 06:52 PM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Thanks for your comments. Regarding the Bernina,...

    Thanks for your comments. Regarding the Bernina, the only model with the wide quilting harp is the 830 which costs $A12,000, way out of my budget. I'm looking to spend $4,000 max to start with. ...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2010, 06:47 PM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Thanks Joanne, The distributor I referred to is...

    Thanks Joanne,
    The distributor I referred to is a dealer who runs classes and has good follow up service, sorry for the confusion. I am only looking at purchasing from a dealer that offers...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2010, 06:40 PM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    Thanks for your thoughts. My Bernina is the 801,...

    Thanks for your thoughts. My Bernina is the 801, just a utility machine with few extra stitches. It still works perfectly, so I am keeping it to use, while my new machine is busy doing embroidery...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2010, 08:33 AM
    Replies: 134
    Views: 53,246
    Posted By SheilaS

    As a novice quilter, I am looking to update my...

    As a novice quilter, I am looking to update my 32year old Bernina. In the process of researching Husqvarna & Pfaff machines, I read that some of you are very put off these brands, because they are...
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