new machine ?
#1
I so want a new machine, but being on disability I just can't afford anything like I would like. I have an old Brother plain jane. Well I spotted a machine I would like to have, mainly because it can do so much more than mine. It is a Singer Quantum 9910. Any opinions on it. I am bidding on it at auction. the auction ends on the 3rd. Says in good running condition. How much would you pay?
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Carhop, the FWs were made before Singer went to so many plastic parts.
Timepasser, if you only want a machine for quilting, no fancy stitches, start scouring ebay for a 301, 401 or 501. They are metal machines and pretty tough. My 301 doesn't not zigzag, but I think the other two do. FWs are pricey, but the others can still be found at a good price. Go to the vintage forum and read about the other older machines. I think a 15 is a full size one that works well, usually.
Timepasser, if you only want a machine for quilting, no fancy stitches, start scouring ebay for a 301, 401 or 501. They are metal machines and pretty tough. My 301 doesn't not zigzag, but I think the other two do. FWs are pricey, but the others can still be found at a good price. Go to the vintage forum and read about the other older machines. I think a 15 is a full size one that works well, usually.
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Originally Posted by carhop
i have to ask when you all say that you won't use a singer what about the feather weight you want
#9
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I also wouldn't buy a new Singer, I would go to a dealer and see what they have in possible trade-ins on a possible higher end machine at a much affordable price versus if you were to buy the machine new.
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