rusty quilter

I have an older Pfaff and a Bernina 820...I take the Pfaff to class and am always (LOL) "surprised" when I have to put the pressure foot down manually;-) I love them both and wouldn't give either of them up!

Tttdoc

I have owned my Bernina 1090 for 18 years and it has never had an issue (despite the fact I have only had it in twice for its annual checkup in that time). I also have a Singer 66-18 Crinkle Coat and a Featherweight. As far as the 1/4 inch thing goes, if I start a piecing project on one machine I do all the piecing on that machine so that my 1/4 inch stays consistent. I also have an 1877 Singer treadle but I have not pieced with it.....although with Hurricane Sandy out there I may get my chance! We are supposed to get our worst effects tomorrow in Southeastern VA.

GiGi

That makes no sense! Your automobile is computerized and if you have anything in your house past 1990, it is computerized. If you like the machine, purchase it as it will complete many tasks for you that your other machines cannot. There is room in your quilting world for both! Just my thoughts. Tks, GG

purplefiend

jlm5419,
I must confess I have a Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875 that I use for quilting mostly, it has 10" from needle to pillar. Its great for quilting and I have it sitting down in a Horn Quiltmate II cabinet. I used to work for HV and with the great employee discount I could afford to buy it, I've had it for 3 years.
My treadles and other vintage machines do all the piecing of my quilt tops. When I quilt potholders, one of the treadles does that, none of the newer electric machines will do it; too much to sew through by the time I sew the binding on.

Michellesews,
I understand what you mean about wondering why the presser foot didn't go down when you stepped on the pedal. The Sapphire does that, I get so spoiled when I use it.
Sharon W

purplefiend

I have a Pfaff 60 treadle and Pfaff 1222E, both such wonderful machines. The newer(35 yrs vs 57 yrs) is the machine I use when I want to sew flannel quilts, its too heavy to take to classes or quilt sew-ins. I'm surprised when I have to put the foot down manually too. The Sapphire I don't have to.
Sharon

anita211

I have several machines--one Singer treadle, circa 1924, a Singer circa 1966, a Bernette, circa 1986-87, a Brother CS-6000i and a Brother PC-420 PRW. I need a new belt for the treadle, but would use it if it was ready to sew. I haven't used the 1966 Singer in ages, but might consider it if it wasn't in a corner with a stereo on top of it. The Bernette hasn't been used in years, but before I covered it, I cleaned and oiled it. The Brother machines I love. And they have a 25 year warranty that will probably outlast me. Well, maybe not, but it might be close. I love the treadle... it makes nice consistent stitches, and after several tries, I finally got the tape down so I make a 1/4" seam. However, I would never quilt on it because of the speed and what it would do to my legs. That said, I love the newer machines even though the casing is not metal. The innards are...