Ok Quilters...what is your dream machine that you use???
10-26-2010, 08:56 AM
#91
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 155
Originally Posted by tjradj
I love my new Janome Horizon 7700. I use it for piecing and free motion quilting. I have also put it on my quilting frame for a couple of quilts and it's quite the performer!
I still use my Janome QC6260 for workhorse jobs (denim) and to take to classes.
I still use my Janome QC6260 for workhorse jobs (denim) and to take to classes.
Thanks - Aida
10-26-2010, 08:59 AM
#92
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 993
I bought myself a Bernina 440QE about a year ago (a divorce present :roll: ). I'd used a Kenmore for about 20 years and thought it was great - I had no idea my dream machine was just waiting for me to find it. I love my Bernina! It's got the stitch regulator foot on it so I use it for piecing and quilting.
10-26-2010, 09:08 AM
#94
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 438
I have a Bernina 155, and love it, but also have a old
Nikki that only sews straight stitches, and it is so heavy,
but runs so smooth, got it at a yard sale for $20, got the
elec. cord and gaskets changed, for $45. Best yard sale
item I have ever bought, has paid me back many times over.
I would like to upgrade my Bernina to have the stitch
regulator attachment. But for right now, my passion is
just to get to sew at all.
Nikki that only sews straight stitches, and it is so heavy,
but runs so smooth, got it at a yard sale for $20, got the
elec. cord and gaskets changed, for $45. Best yard sale
item I have ever bought, has paid me back many times over.
I would like to upgrade my Bernina to have the stitch
regulator attachment. But for right now, my passion is
just to get to sew at all.
10-26-2010, 09:10 AM
#95
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 440
[quote=ShirlinAZ]Let's be realistic now. You probably know your family's finances, thus whether he is just being a tightwad or if you really can't afford any machine. At this time of year he may want to surprise you at Christmas (my husband would). Sit down with him and figure out how much and when you can afford a machine. Talk to your local dealer to see if they sell consignment or can get refurbished machines. We all have our own favorites, but ANY mid-quality machine is better than no machine. Good luck.
We can afford it and he NEVER buys gifts for any occasion. He really does not want me to quilt.
We can afford it and he NEVER buys gifts for any occasion. He really does not want me to quilt.
10-26-2010, 09:18 AM
#96
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Oregon
Posts: 303
My wonderful Gwendolyn, my new Janome Horizon. I got it in May and have used it for everything, including FMQ. It is wonderful! I dare say it is the best machine I have owned. It is not as fragile as my 11000 emb machine. It is by far the best $2400 I have spent! :lol:
10-26-2010, 09:35 AM
#99
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 2,164
oh my..... I'm sure he has a luxury that he doesn't think is a luxury... Keep your eyes on craigslist and the local thrift stores.
Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
I did use a janome for piecing but it quit tonight. My husband has informed me that a sewing machine is a luxury so I am not going to be quilting for awhile.
10-26-2010, 09:37 AM
#100
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,227
Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
I did use a janome for piecing but it quit tonight. My husband has informed me that a sewing machine is a luxury so I am not going to be quilting for awhile.
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