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#41
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Location: Mabank, Texas
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I have one of the Walmart Brother machines that cost around $80 and I love it. With the exception of a lot of fancy stitches, it does everything I need it to do plus.
But, before I bought any machines I would follow KalamaQuilts advise. And, while I was at it I would let the congregation know that you would appreciate donations of any quilting tools like fabric, scissors, rotary cutters
and etc.
But, before I bought any machines I would follow KalamaQuilts advise. And, while I was at it I would let the congregation know that you would appreciate donations of any quilting tools like fabric, scissors, rotary cutters
and etc.
#42
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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At our county library, you can borrow sewing machines. We have a "Library of Things" and sewing machines are just one thing you can check out. They have tried to spread the word, but it is still not well known. Maybe your area has such a thing? Worth checking with them.
#44
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Location: Central Ia
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We have a BabyLock dealer that sells the BL9 for $99, too if you purchase several(4) maybe inquire about a discount. Never hurts to ask.
I agree working with alike machines would make things easier for you and the students. JMHO.
I think Hancock's sometime around Thanksgiving-Christmas puts Janome Machines on sale.
Too, I purchased my Singer 15-91 for $80, I have noticed the asking prices are rising.
Good luck in your endeavors, let us know what you decide and how it all shakes out.
I agree working with alike machines would make things easier for you and the students. JMHO.
I think Hancock's sometime around Thanksgiving-Christmas puts Janome Machines on sale.
Too, I purchased my Singer 15-91 for $80, I have noticed the asking prices are rising.
Good luck in your endeavors, let us know what you decide and how it all shakes out.
#45
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
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I just received an email from Brother and they are selling some of their refurbished machines for 69.00. Usually they have a warentee. You might google refurbished brother and see if it will help you.
#46
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Location: Texas, USA
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If at all possible, try to find some older NON-computerized machines. These older machines are much more forgiving, of beginners.
I wholeheartedly agree with the posters who warn against borrowing machines. The very last thing you need, is to have someone else's machine broken!
I wholeheartedly agree with the posters who warn against borrowing machines. The very last thing you need, is to have someone else's machine broken!
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Pennsylvania
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We have a quilt ministry in our church. When the congregation learned this they asked if we wanted sewing machines they were not using. Of course, we said yes. After using these machines, all of the members ended up buying their own machines. Some from Goodwill and WalMart, and others from dealers selling used machines. The older machines taught them to appreciate sewing. As a side benefit from the congregation learning of our ministry and donating machines, we have been gifted with a huge amount of fabric. This helps keep our ministry active and I guess it helps those donating to give their treasures to a worth while cause.
#48
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I am starting a program at church in which I will have Seniors (in High School) make a "Trip around the World" quilt for themselves, with my help. My friend does this at her church. I am going to have to buy 3-4 sewing machines to have available for students to use, whose parent doesn't own a sewing machine to bring along to class. Has anyone bought the inexpensive (like $100) Janome Brother machines from Hancocks? These machines will not get used much so wondering if they would be good enough? I cannot afford to spend a lot of money.
#49
What you're doing is really great. You never know what kind of budding artist is in the group.
I would look on craigslist. I know that in my area I can find some machines in the $50-$100.range. Some are
the newer less expensive Singer and Brother machines and some are the older Singer and Kenmore machines from the
70's and 80's.
I would look on craigslist. I know that in my area I can find some machines in the $50-$100.range. Some are
the newer less expensive Singer and Brother machines and some are the older Singer and Kenmore machines from the
70's and 80's.
#50
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Glendon, Moore County, NC
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I am starting a program at church in which I will have Seniors (in High School) make a "Trip around the World" quilt for themselves, with my help. My friend does this at her church. I am going to have to buy 3-4 sewing machines to have available for students to use, whose parent doesn't own a sewing machine to bring along to class. Has anyone bought the inexpensive (like $100) Janome Brother machines from Hancocks? These machines will not get used much so wondering if they would be good enough? I cannot afford to spend a lot of money.
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