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10-09-2017, 07:01 AM
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. Make a list of the features you want in a machine, needle up/down feature is good for FMQ and try some out. Most of the major brands have a machine under $1000. If you are looking for computerized designs, as far as I know that is only available on long arm computerized machines or the computerized sit down machines.
10-09-2017, 02:21 PM
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 1,431
I really don't have advice on a computerized machine. I bought a low-end Bernina when I started quilting quite a few years ago. It has definitely been a great investment. Welcome from the beautiful mountains of western NC.
10-09-2017, 06:23 PM
#8
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Central California
Posts: 1,270
Welcome from California. You can also check with your local quilt shops (LQS) for used machines. Many people upgrade their machine and the LQS will sell the used ones. They usually are well taken care of and have records of service work and updates. Good Luck.
As for a machine - I love my Juki and think it's a wonderful FMQ choice!
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