Ok Quilters...what is your dream machine that you use???

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10-26-2010, 11:33 AM

#111

cbuchanan

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Bernina 440 QE. Dreamed of it but couldn't afford. Sweet hubby bought it as a surprise, plus the embroidery unit which I have never used. I have my 40 yr old Singer (my first machine) that I keep at mountain home and it sews perfectly too. My Featherweight travels with me.

10-26-2010, 11:45 AM

#112

craftyone27

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I currently use and love my Bernina Virtuosa 155 - which I bought used at my LQS 5 years ago. Before that I had a Babylock for 15 years that mdh bought for me for $100 at Cloth World on sale. There is a world of difference between a low end machine and a Bernina or Pfaff. If you have the money to spend I would say you won't regret getting the more expensive machine. My true dream machine is a LA APQS Millenium or a Gammill but both are way out of my price range at the moment. I would love to upgrade myBernina to one with a BSR system.

10-26-2010, 11:56 AM

#113

PattyJean

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Location: MO

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I agree with you that buying the more expensive machine is worth the money if you can afford to do it. I started out with the Bernina Bernette, upgraded to the Bernina QE440 and then to the Bernina 630. The BSR feature is wonderful and I'm now trying to quilt some of my own or at least the smaller quilts, throws and table toppers.

10-26-2010, 12:24 PM

#114

missgigglewings

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I quilt with my Bernina Virtuosa 150...love it! I use a smaller Janomi for piecing and travel..I love it too!

10-26-2010, 01:02 PM

#115

Dreaming

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Pfaff 2140

10-26-2010, 01:04 PM

#116

Calico Grammy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gaigai

Quote:

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.

I would tell him so is sex, and he isn't getting any until I get a new sewing machine. And I would probably include hot meals too. Dinner from now on is a cold can of beans. With the can opener to open it himself. And he can do his own darned laundry. Having a personal laundress is a luxury too.

Couldn't we go on and on about the luxuries!! After 43yrs of marriage, I can supply you with a very long list!!!! (Sex does work best!!)

10-26-2010, 01:06 PM

#117

midwestqltr

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: SE Michigan

Posts: 295

My dream machine for piecing is the Janome 6260QC. The machine I use for what little machine quilting I have done is a 30 year old Montgomery Wards.

Midwestqltr

10-26-2010, 01:23 PM

#118

quilt3311

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Location: Nebraska

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piecing my Bernina
quilting my HQ-16 sit down model

10-26-2010, 01:53 PM

#119

MaryAnna

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Location: South Carolina

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I've got a Bernina Activa 220, and I like it alright. I like the 1/4" foot the best; however, I'm bringing it in tomorrow for an adjustment-not happy with stitches. My favorite machine is an old White machine, it just works and works, great stitches- just not many perks. I can't afford a 'dream machine'....but a Featherweight might be doable.
Blessings,
MaryAnna

10-26-2010, 02:01 PM

#120

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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[quote butterflyquilter]We can afford it and he NEVER buys gifts for any occasion. He really does not want me to quilt.[/quote]

Tell him its therapy for you and makes you happy.