Hubby just bought me a Husqvarna Diamond Royale
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Thank you ladies for all your suggestions & support.
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I have a Viking Diamond Delux that my husband talked me into getting 4 years ago. He bought it for my years combo BD, anniversary And Christmas presents. The machine is great and the free classes and pay classes are terrific. The ladies at the Viking store are all extremely knowledgeable and always helpful. My only complaint is the lack of a proficient manual. If I run into a problem with my machine the manual is worthless. I always have to call for help and majority of time the Viking sales people can help me. If not I have to bring the machine in for help. And they figure it out for me. But to figure out on my own the embroidery or anything besides straight easy stitching, there is no good directions or manual available. You have to take the Viking classes to develop proficiency and expertise. I found that very frustrating, since I wanted to do quilting and creative type sewing of my design. I could not go to a Viking manual for help. Although, one of the members mentioned utube tutorials which are for newer Viking Diamond machines so maybe that will help me. I guess this is one of the reasons I have developed a love for vintage sewing machines...they have manuals. Yes, I realize each has its own place and time and JOY!!!
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I have a Viking Diamond Delux that my husband talked me into getting 4 years ago. He bought it for my years combo BD, anniversary And Christmas presents. The machine is great and the free classes and pay classes are terrific. The ladies at the Viking store are all extremely knowledgeable and always helpful. My only complaint is the lack of a proficient manual. If I run into a problem with my machine the manual is worthless. I always have to call for help and majority of time the Viking sales people can help me. If not I have to bring the machine in for help. And they figure it out for me. But to figure out on my own the embroidery or anything besides straight easy stitching, there is no good directions or manual available. You have to take the Viking classes to develop proficiency and expertise. I found that very frustrating, since I wanted to do quilting and creative type sewing of my design. I could not go to a Viking manual for help. Although, one of the members mentioned utube tutorials which are for newer Viking Diamond machines so maybe that will help me. I guess this is one of the reasons I have developed a love for vintage sewing machines...they have manuals. Yes, I realize each has its own place and time and JOY!!!
#45
Re. the comment on her husband making the purchase, my DH and I always consult on big purchases. It saves us both from making costly impulse purchases which may not be wise. Also a good excuse to use on pushy sales people. LOL Besides he's my best friend, is smart and has good advise and also is always excited for me to get something I love. We make a good team.[/QUOTE]
This sounds just like my hubby and me...............always talk over everything............and he is my best pal of almost 50 years.............. he is great is supporting me and my "collection" of Iron Ladies.........blush, I counted them all this morning and I now own "13" sewing machines....12 are old ladies, plus my Bernina (5 year old) and all but 2 of them work just fine.......they sew such great seams........I save the Bernina for the fancy things, and try to rotate among all the other ones for sewing almost every day...I am a quilter, of course, so have to keep them all running and they all need their exercise.............
This sounds just like my hubby and me...............always talk over everything............and he is my best pal of almost 50 years.............. he is great is supporting me and my "collection" of Iron Ladies.........blush, I counted them all this morning and I now own "13" sewing machines....12 are old ladies, plus my Bernina (5 year old) and all but 2 of them work just fine.......they sew such great seams........I save the Bernina for the fancy things, and try to rotate among all the other ones for sewing almost every day...I am a quilter, of course, so have to keep them all running and they all need their exercise.............
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I did have the Ruby, loved it and then a yr later traded it in for the Diamond Deluxe, love it so much. No tension settings, it lets you know what needles to use for different stitches and fabric, great at embroidery. You can adjust the speed which is really important on some things that it does. I've had mine for a few yrs and love it so much. When I take classes and they supply the machines the one thing that none of them do and would miss is that when I push start, it lowers the pressure foot and starts, the others beep at me because I always forget to put it down since mine does it for me.
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If you go under your Viking software installed on your pc, you'll find tutorials and a whole lot more about your machine and projects. They have the manuals that come with the machine plus a whole lot more info. Make sure you check for updates too.
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He knew I was looking at sewing/embroidery machines & I was at first looking at the Ruby Royale & when he came with me (to carry my trade in machine which weighs a ton) he really liked the Diamond Royale & after trying it, I had to agree so we came home with the Diamond Royale. It was my Mother's Day, Anniversary & birthday gift all rolled into 1 (for the next 10 years, at the price they are here in Canada LOL). I DO NOT need his permission but it's nice to know he supports my hobby wholeheartedly.
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