Hi from the English seaside
12-05-2010, 08:39 AM
#55
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I would think there could be some nice buys on used machines these days, at least here in the US, with so many people downsizing from the poor economy. I would check that out if you know enough about machines to be self taught.
Welcome from Southern California.
Welcome from Southern California.
12-05-2010, 11:33 AM
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Welcome from the pacific northwest. I lived in a small village in the midlands as a child and I always remember my time there as just a bit magical. The countryside was gently sculped with pockets of tree shaded glens. They were filled with wild flowers and a little animals. I always felt like it was like living in a fairy tale. Of course that was almost sixty years ago. Still when I think of that place I think of it as if in a dream. My other favorite place was Cambridge, especially on market day. I could go to the sixpence each book stall and get lovely old fairy tale books with my allowance.
My best friend Maggie's mum taught me how to do hand embroidery. What a fun part of my childhood.
My best friend Maggie's mum taught me how to do hand embroidery. What a fun part of my childhood.
12-06-2010, 04:13 AM
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Annie, welcome from NE Texas. I would buy the Pfaff 1471 for $100. I bought mine in 1986 new for $1000 and it is one of the best machines. I still sew on mine all the time and it is a real workhorse. It has great features. If I could find another one I would buy it.
12-10-2010, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AnnieH
Hello everyone,
I'm Annie and I'm trying to re-learn my quilting from 10 yrs ago. I'm going to have a few lessons but I can't practise at the moment as I fell last week and broke two fingers (another major hobby is walking and I tripped on a wonderful 10 mile hike). It's a nuisance and frustrating but I'm spending the time sorting my stash and reading and youtubing (what a resource).
I think my cheapie machine bought many years ago is not fit for purpose any more and makes sewing a trial rather than a pleasure.
My OH is lovely and wants to buy me a new machine for Christmas but I'm wondering if an older second hand one would be better (I don't think he realises how much a good new one would cost). I found an ad. in a local paper for a Pfaff 1471 which is 15yrs old (£100). Should I or shouldn't I (I'll obviously try it out etc if I go that route).
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Cheers,
Annie
I'm Annie and I'm trying to re-learn my quilting from 10 yrs ago. I'm going to have a few lessons but I can't practise at the moment as I fell last week and broke two fingers (another major hobby is walking and I tripped on a wonderful 10 mile hike). It's a nuisance and frustrating but I'm spending the time sorting my stash and reading and youtubing (what a resource).
I think my cheapie machine bought many years ago is not fit for purpose any more and makes sewing a trial rather than a pleasure.
My OH is lovely and wants to buy me a new machine for Christmas but I'm wondering if an older second hand one would be better (I don't think he realises how much a good new one would cost). I found an ad. in a local paper for a Pfaff 1471 which is 15yrs old (£100). Should I or shouldn't I (I'll obviously try it out etc if I go that route).
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Cheers,
Annie
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