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    Old 05-26-2013, 09:48 AM
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    not even a thought -- Babylock Ellisimo Gold -- it's an amazing machine. has every bell and whistle you can think of.
    stadium lighting - autolift - thread cutter - automatic threading - laser positioning - embroidery with all the bells & whistles too - extra large hoop - laser positioning - fine detail editing --

    Oh, yeah :-)
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    Old 05-26-2013, 09:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by IrishNY
    I want a machine that doesn't require a bobbin but allows the bottom thread to come from a spool of thread like the top. No more filling bobbins or having one run out. Wouldn't that be great?
    Actually, the only machine I've seen that has this is the Singer XL6000. I had one and thought this was a great feature. Too bad the machine was crap. Singer probably has the patent on this feature but it is amazing. Actually, it's called an endless bobbin. There is a bobbin like usual, but the bobbin is different so that when it runs out, it will stop, automatically refill itself (the bobbin spool is located in a lower section of the machine) then start stitching again (in embroidery mode). It will work for regular sewing too but you just have to push a button to refill (if my memory is accurate).
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    Old 05-26-2013, 10:51 AM
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    Have a HQ Sweet 16 with the Tru-Stitch and I love it, but I would also love the HQ Fusion with the Pro-Sitcher along with the space to have it upstairs and not in the basement. I doubt that would ever happen, I'd feel like I have to have a business to make it worthwhile.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 01:00 PM
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    Other than Pantovision (allows doing pantographs from the front) and maybe one or two small items (like a magnifier), I have my dream LA, a 26" Innova with Lightening Stitch (stitch regulator). I also love my FW's (221 and 222) and my Pfaff for fancy sewing.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 01:25 PM
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    Money would be no factor if they made a sewing machine with and 'undo' feature!
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    Old 05-26-2013, 01:39 PM
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    I have my dream machine. On Feb 12th I bought the Janome 8900 and love it. Because of problems with my hip I was not able to use it for about 3 weeks but now I have made up the time and use it almost daily. It does wonderful 1/4" seams! It replaced a Bernina 1530 which I bought years ago when I was making clothes and not quilts. The Bernina finally gave out and the next day I bought the Janome.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 01:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by aborning
    Mine would be the Bernina 440 QE --with a 16" throat!!! Wouldn't that be awesome?!?!
    This would be awesome! I love my 440 QE-sorry to see it has been discontinued.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 02:03 PM
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    I also want all the above, but, I want to be able to adjust the tension!
    No computer to go out and cost half the price of the machine to replace!
    No plastic gears to break!
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    Old 05-26-2013, 02:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by IrishNY
    I want a machine that doesn't require a bobbin but allows the bottom thread to come from a spool of thread like the top. No more filling bobbins or having one run out. Wouldn't that be great?
    I believe it was National but not sure that made what's called "A Two Spool Machine" Hubby and I have seen this and wondered why it didn't catch on then. Very old idea has a little metal bucket that holds the WHOLE spool of thread. A modern production would surely sell. The vintage collectores can tell you more. That's hubbys pet peeve with machines.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 04:19 PM
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    One more item to add to the dream machine: a bobbin that would fill automatically without removing from the machine.
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