pseudoquilter

Ok, I need to know more about a lightweight sewing machine to take "on the road". I have a Brother XL-3500i which isn't that heavy but cumbersome.
If I were to get a Featherweight, where would I look? I really don't want to spend a lot of money on a second machine. What about the smaller machines meant for kids?
We have a 24 ft Aerolite by Dutchman travel trailer. Up until now I have hand sewn my projects.
Thanks!
Pat

Divokittysmom

Pat;
It depends upon what your dollar figure is for not much money. A Featherweight is going to be pricey, found mostly on Ebay for $300+ easily. I've been searching for over a year and finally decided that is just too much for a machine that only does a straight stitch. There are die hard FW fans on here, and I love them too, very much! However,I have decided to go newer, like brand new most likely. I am researching the Janome Jem which tons of people have on here.. and the Babylock Audrey. The Jem would be fine except I do alot of applique work and there is no blanket stitch on a Jem.. so I am looking at the BL Audrey more money but I am getting the stitches I need.
Also, Amazon carries the Brother lightweight machines as well as the Jem. Babylock is only sold at Dealerships. Singer also has a fairly lightweight machine as does Husqvarna Viking but it is 15 lbs. I have been typing in the different sewing machine companies and perusing their small lightweight machines and seeing what stitches they have. Just my 2 cents worth! Hope this helps

time2quilt

One more thing I forgot in my earlier post. Large, unused pizza boxes work terrific for projects. Usually your book or pattern will fit in the box as well as the blocks or pieces you have cut for blocks ...and they are easy to store.

lots2do

Now there's a great idea that I can use in our condo. I've been fretting about how to have a design wall with concrete walls. I bet I could even find some cute binder clips to use. Thanks!

resource fabricologist

We have a 5th wheel and have taken the table out. In it's place I have a small chest deep freeze. (We full-time during the summer) I put my cutting mat on top. I have a small folding table between the deep freeze and the sofa that I put my machine on. I put my small ironing board either on the kitchen counter or on top of the cutting mat on the deep freeze.We have 2 TV trays we use for meals or eat outside on the picnic table. I found the boxes that office copy paper come in fit perfectly under the bed...I keep my fabric stash in them. It all works great for me!

IBQUILTIN

I made it work in an RV for about 4 years. Then decided that we had a house that we are paying for and I was going to stay there so I could quilt and be comfortable. If you go outdoors with it the wind has a habit of stealing pieces. I like it much better at home, but if you can make it work for you, just love it.

terridez

I camp all summer in our travel trailer. usually take hand sewing, but this year we have a new trailer with 3 slides (so much room) so I plan to take sewing machine and all the trimmings. For all who camp in Michigan try Old Orchard Park in Oscoda and look me up. Lot 427 near the 2nd bathroom. Would love to meet some quilters as I'm the only one that I know of.

cdroter

Wow! Your set up sounds spectacular! Any chance we could see a picture or two?

Ripped on Scotch

My parents have a toy hauler so it has a 10 foot garage in the back of it. when they are at a campground and the motorcycle isn't in there it is mom's "sewing room" she even bought a design wall to take with her.

quiltingsupport

My mother had an RV for 10 years. When we'd visit her I'd just bring my quilt in progress and quilting hoop and hand quilt on my lap. It worked well with full size quilts and small. I wouldn't try it with anything bigger if there are kids about.