A year ago I bought a Viking Ruby--I knew I didn't want to pay the extra for the Diamond and I'd never use the huge hoop. Until lately kept going back to the Viking Designer 1 as I was so comfortable with it but had to get out of my box. Years ago I had a TOL Elna that used cams but thought I wanted a newer machine and I traded that in for an Elna Quilter's Dream which I could not get the needle threader to work for me and I sold it. I am happy with Viking machines but not the price of attachments or software. I'm still using the 3DStudio program which suits my needs. As others have suggested--try out the various brands and makes of the machines.
Originally Posted by
Hockeyrabbit
Hi-
Has anyone here ever regretted buying one of the higher end sewing machines out there? Like a Bernina or Viking that is $5k or more? I am just curious because I am thinking about buying a high end machine, but ya know, part of me is saying, why?? Thanks, JC