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    Old 07-25-2011, 10:52 PM
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    That putting a speed control on a sewing machine was going to be a great idea?! That is something that I have hated about the newer machines since they started doing it. Because no matter how far down you push that peddle it's only going to go just so fast. Now I can see doing this for a child who's learning to sew. But for those that have been sewing for a while,we like to sit down at the machine and take off.lol Thats one reason I really love the older machines. NO speed controls. You are in control!!.lol
    Do you all agree? How do you like having a speed control?
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    Old 07-25-2011, 10:55 PM
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    I love the option of speed control. I've use it for many different applications for example - FMQ'ing
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    Old 07-25-2011, 10:56 PM
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    I bought a babylock for my lil one because it had a speed control.. I wanted her to stitch very s-l-o-w-l-y .... Hate for her to sew her lil fingers...
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    Old 07-25-2011, 10:58 PM
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    I like my speed control
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    Old 07-25-2011, 11:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewcrafty
    I love the option of speed control. I've use it for many different applications for example - FMQ'ing
    Me too.
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    Old 07-25-2011, 11:14 PM
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    I like the option on my vintage Elna. A granddaughter was here a few weeks ago and it was nice to put the foot control on - for her.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 12:05 AM
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    I've never even hooked up the foot pedal to my Brother - but it's there and I could. I love the speed control - I always had trouble getting smooth changes with the pedal.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 12:37 AM
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    i love the speed control because i do have all the control.

    i can either do 1500 stitches per minutes, which i'm sure is more then enough speed for any quilter, or i can do less.

    its all my choice.
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    I love the speed control, as I have very little sensation in my feet it's ideal for me.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 02:21 AM
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    Tammy, when Im chain piecing, I use my old Italian Necchi because it wil "GO"......... if Im doing fussy stitching, then I go to my newer machine with speed control.
    Most often though, I like to put the pedal to the metal LOL
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