Hi from Franklin, Wisconsin
09-04-2011, 07:31 AM
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Southwestern Ontario
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Welcome from Ontario, Canada.
I wouldn't get caught up in getting a stash. You'll accumulate fabric soon enough. Find something you'd like to make and go from there. Have fun. I have a Husqvarna 500 computer model that I've had for @ 15 years , it runs great.
I wouldn't get caught up in getting a stash. You'll accumulate fabric soon enough. Find something you'd like to make and go from there. Have fun. I have a Husqvarna 500 computer model that I've had for @ 15 years , it runs great.
09-04-2011, 07:38 AM
#23
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: MINNESOTA, NATIVE N.J
Posts: 855
Welcome from Minnesota. I would do some kind of machine that is not to exspensive until you decide what you like in quilting. I enjoy taking mine with and do alot of hand sewing.So let your first project get you going.
09-04-2011, 09:55 AM
#28
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Posts: 6,884
Welcome from Missouri. I grew up around the Franklin area!
Is there an older machine in your family that you can borrow to get a feel for sewing? Then you have an idea of what you would really enjoy in a new machine. I would go with an older all metal machine; an older Singer Featherweight is wonderful for piecing and taking to workshops to learn new techniques. I would try Craiglist, or watch the papers and yard sales. The newer machines have lots of bells and whistles but are not a sturdy and forgiving as the older workhorses. Stay away from high end electronic machines until you know what you want!
I, personally have 3 treadles! and a FW for workshops, and an older Janome, and......
Is there an older machine in your family that you can borrow to get a feel for sewing? Then you have an idea of what you would really enjoy in a new machine. I would go with an older all metal machine; an older Singer Featherweight is wonderful for piecing and taking to workshops to learn new techniques. I would try Craiglist, or watch the papers and yard sales. The newer machines have lots of bells and whistles but are not a sturdy and forgiving as the older workhorses. Stay away from high end electronic machines until you know what you want!
I, personally have 3 treadles! and a FW for workshops, and an older Janome, and......
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