Sewing machine for quilting on unlimited budget
#33
I have the 830 but wish I could have the quilting frame and all the software for embroidery!!
If money were no obstacle I would buy a Bernina 830, the Bernina quilting frame (which I have) and Quilt Motion! Then I could do everything my heart desires to do from embroidery to quilt assembly to quilting - long arm style - free motion or computer driven. I'd think I was in heaven!
#34
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Posts: 639
I recently got the Pfaff QE4 and I am in heaven and in love! The extra light and 10" are great. I've been appliqueing, and doing a lot of fmq with absolutely no hiccups. This week I will be doing red decorative stiches on white fabrics because I'm working on a wedding gift and could not find suitable fabrics.
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 501
I have a Bernina 830 and just love it , I wouldnt part with it for the world
I would love the quilting frame but alas I have no were to put it , you cant go past
the things it can do , yes it is expensive but if you want the best , sorry it costs.
Cathy
I would love the quilting frame but alas I have no were to put it , you cant go past
the things it can do , yes it is expensive but if you want the best , sorry it costs.
Cathy
#36
I was reading the answers here and wondering how many who recommend something other than a Bernina have actually worked with a B and had a bad experience? I have 3 Berninas gathered over 30 years and I truly love them. The only other I'd consider would be a Juki for FMQ. I was just wondering...you know how the mind can wander...
#37
I recently got the Pfaff QE4 and I am in heaven and in love! The extra light and 10" are great. I've been appliqueing, and doing a lot of fmq with absolutely no hiccups. This week I will be doing red decorative stiches on white fabrics because I'm working on a wedding gift and could not find suitable fabrics.
#38
Money is no object
When I started this thread I really was interested in what other people would buy. I know what I would do. I'm told the 820/830 Bernina is not the one you'd want if you are a quilter. The 9mm feed dogs give problems at 1/4" I'm told. I did sew with a 9mm feed dogs and it was a problem, but not unsurmountable. I have a Juki F-600 and it is a great piecing machine. I'd have to look at the Horizon, etc etc etc!!!
#39
Well, with the help of my three daughters, I just bought a Bailey 13" and Grace quilting frame. I haven't used it yet. Still a little nervous, having never machine quilted before, but it is now all set up and ready to go, except for the leaders. I still have to make the leaders for the rails. I know that the Bailey 13" isn't all the big, but it is all I could afford right now, so hopefully it will work out good for me.
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