Hi from Franklin, Wisconsin
09-04-2011, 12:07 PM
#33
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Location: Brady TX
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Welcome from W TX! I like the old Singers (before 1960) I found a 1958 Singer 401A!! Paid $23.00 at an Estate Sale. It has plenty of 'bells & whistles!' They seem to be on e-bay between $100 & $400. Check the Garage Sales & Estate Sales. It took me 9 months to find this one.
09-04-2011, 01:24 PM
#35
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucker, GA
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Originally Posted by jmm3
Just getting started to quilt, getting stash, just don't have the time yet to sit down and sew. What kind of sewing machine is good for a beginner quilter?
09-04-2011, 03:52 PM
#36
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Oshkosh, Wis
Posts: 759
Hi from central Wis. I have a 1953 Singer which I ABSOLUTELY love, a New Home, A Brother and the newest that I don't even yet know how to use, a Husqvqarna Topaz, it's a sewing and embroidery machine. Hope I like it, once I know how to use it.
09-04-2011, 04:57 PM
#37
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Eastern Iowa
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Hi, Jmm3,
For years I sewed and quilted with my Singer. Last year I traded it in for a Janome. Loved my Singer, but love my Janome more.
Figure out which features you want. Here are my favorites:
1. Lots of feet
2. Lots of different stitches
3. Up / down permanent needle position
4. Thread cutter on the machine (this makes SUCH a difference)
5. The larger the machine bed, the better for quilting.
6. Portability; so you can take your machine to classes.
Welcome to the board! LoriAnn
For years I sewed and quilted with my Singer. Last year I traded it in for a Janome. Loved my Singer, but love my Janome more.
Figure out which features you want. Here are my favorites:
1. Lots of feet
2. Lots of different stitches
3. Up / down permanent needle position
4. Thread cutter on the machine (this makes SUCH a difference)
5. The larger the machine bed, the better for quilting.
6. Portability; so you can take your machine to classes.
Welcome to the board! LoriAnn
09-04-2011, 06:43 PM
#40
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Appleton, WI
Posts: 738
Welcome from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. I would try to get the very best that you can afford. You won't be sorry you did. A cheap one will not last, well, at least mine didn't many years ago. I have a Janome and love it. There are many different priced ones.
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