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    Old 04-22-2010, 04:42 PM
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    I am looking at buying the 8 Series Bernina 820 with the quilting frame. I was wondering if I can hear from people that have both and let me know how they like using them.
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    Old 04-22-2010, 04:44 PM
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    Just curious, how much were you quoted for the frame? I'm assuming your talking about the Bernina frame rather than another. I was offered a Horn Table or the quilt frame with my purchase and I went with the table and automatic lift instead.
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    Old 04-22-2010, 04:46 PM
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    Yes I am talking about the Bernina frame that goes with the machine. Right now there is a manufacturer deal if you buy both it will be about $7200. I don't remember the frame only cost because I was interested in buying them together. Sorry. I wanted the frame instead of a quilting table because I want to do free motion quilting without having to pin the sandwich together.
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    Old 04-22-2010, 05:55 PM
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    I have no room for a full size table right now, so hence the cabinet:> Does your dealer have one set-up? Mine didn't...but they had lots of the Horn cabinets. I'd have liked to have seen one in operation.
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    Old 04-26-2010, 02:31 PM
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    Yes the dealer has one set up. I know how to use a long arm machine. I rent time at a local quilt shop. I needed a new sewing machine anayways. When I was told about the deal and saw the quilting frame, it was very hard to resist. I liked the way you load the layers of a quilt onto the long arm machines but I don't really like the machines. I prefer the home sewing machine with free motion. Do you like your Bernina 820 though?
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    Old 04-27-2010, 07:46 AM
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    I'll PM you.
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    Old 06-28-2011, 08:34 PM
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    I'm getting the 820 with frame, bought with 48 mos no interest financing. The frame was included. I don't have room to set it up at full length right now, but it seems like a great frame. My family goes overseas for a month or two every other year, so I'm thinking I could set it up in the living room then and go crazy. But even without the frame, it's the only domestic machine dual feed, BSR, 12" harp, jumbo bobbin. I'm wondering how much the 820 weighs? I'm concerned about taking it to the classes and the ability of my cabinets to support it. The openings are big enough.
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    Old 06-28-2011, 08:36 PM
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    I have the 830 LE and it weighs about 38 pounds. I think the 820 should be about the same. I love mine. Good luck.
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:02 PM
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    Thanks Nursie76. This helps me plan. Should I be Nursie72 (year of birth) or Nursie96 (year if graduation)?
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by Maia B
    Thanks Nursie76. This helps me plan. Should I be Nursie72 (year of birth) or Nursie96 (year if graduation)?
    It all depends :-D

    76 is the year I graduated from nursing school....the first time...when you were 4 :oops: That was with my LPN, then in '03 with my associates RN, '06 with my BSN and '08 with my MSN...
    Gosh....seems I spent a lot of time in school! :roll:

    Nice to meet another nursie. My eldest daughter is just 1 year younger than you! Man! I am feelin' old! ;-)
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