Hi all -
I didn’t get to spend much time with the new toy yesterday like I planned, but I will answer a couple of questions anyway.
@loisf The machine has several features that my Pfaffs don’t have. Plus I like the Juki technology and quality. The wide throat is a nice feature. I love the option to stop with the needle down and the foot up. It came with a wide table and several feet that I’m curious to try out. It has amazing lighting. I know there are other things about it that I haven’t explored yet, but plan to over time.
@Iceblossom It sounds like one of the TL machines would be good for you. They are semi-industrial, straight stitch, and high quality. I like that they bring their industrial machine know how to the domestic market. And if you really need an occasional zig zag or decorative stitch you could find an inexpensive machine at a big box store or pick up something used.
@QuiltE My wife is the one who got me into quilting. She doesn’t do near as much anymore but I keep hoping to get her back to it. My daughter likes the idea of sewing but doesn’t really spend much time actually doing it. She did claim our Featherweight as her own though so she does have a machine. I hope she eventually gets more into it also.
@Chasing Hawk and
@LGJARN52 yes my wife is a keeper! I have two perfectly nice machines and never really wanted a new one until I saw this one demo’d online. Her machine is a higher end Pfaff that has some of the same features and I can always use it if I want to. I tried to discourage her from buying this one but she insisted that I “needed” it so who am I to argue?🤣