Originally Posted by lisalovesquilting
Originally Posted by Kryssa
I would get a machine at a quilt shop if at all possible. I bought my Janome for $399 (they do have less expensive models) and all the machines at my shop come with free maintenance for a year, free classes, and lots of discounts for fabric and notions. Plus, if you ever have trouble with your machine, the owner knows you and will take care of you. You won't get that a at Walmart.
Good advice.
I think this is good advice also. They really take care of you and help you understand your machine if you purchase your machine from your lqs or sewing center. Least wise my experience has been nothing but positive. Walmart fits my budget also however.. customer service rating for them is like.. less than zero . I was put in a used floor model by my local sewing center/lqs that I have been enjoying and learning on and Im saving to buy one of the more expensive machines. I read an article that it is ideal to have one machine dedicated to piecing and the other to quilting so that is what I am aiming for. :) :)