Want to buy a new sewing machine
#11
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I thought when I mived up in machine size that I would get a Skyline. I loved everything except the throat size. Really knew I’d quickly be frustrated with trying to bigger quilts unless I went with the 11”. So I got a Janome 8200. Absolutely Love it ! Less money than the 8900 but has all the features (and then some) my wish list.
#12
That would be the semi-industrials 2010Q, 2200QV, etc. The domestic Jukis still have a lot of plastic in them.
Have you seen the new Berninas with the Jumbo bobbin that holds 75% to 80% more thread than the regular Bernina bobbin! They also have the built-in Dual feed -- like the Pfaffs. And the throat is bigger. If you're a Bernina girl, you might want to see those before you go to Babylock.
Have you seen the new Berninas with the Jumbo bobbin that holds 75% to 80% more thread than the regular Bernina bobbin! They also have the built-in Dual feed -- like the Pfaffs. And the throat is bigger. If you're a Bernina girl, you might want to see those before you go to Babylock.
I think the phone rang about that time so I didn't follow up her comment with any conversation... but she's been sewing a looooooonnnggg time and her comment was spontaneous.
Just thought I'd add that...
Good luck deciding!!
#13
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If you are focusing on piecing and quilting I recommend the Juki-I have the 2000. Love it. I rarely use my Brother ULT unless I am doing garment sewing where I might need more than a straight st. I also got to test drive the Janome Skyline S7 a while back. If I was in the market for an all-purpose machine it would get my vote(and I have always been partial to Brothers)
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I have a Bernina, Janome (2), Brother (2), Singer (3), and had a Pfaff. I find I use my Brother the most. I have sewn on a BabyLock and there wasn't enough difference between that and my Brother or Janome to matter. I have sewn on the new Golden Bernina. It sew a straight line like my other machines. I still say all new machines are about alike. Different features is all I have noticed. My favorite machine I take to classes and workshops is the Eversewn 30.
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