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#12
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Middlebury, IN
Posts: 1,484
Welcome from Indiana!
I test drove several different machines but like suern3, get the best you can comfortably afford. If you buy through a LQS they usually come with owners lessons and it's nice to have a place to go to for questions or problems. I ended up with a Viking Emerald because of the features and feet that came with it. Both Baby Lock and, Janome have really good reputations so I don't think you can go wrong. They aren't cheap so take your time and pick out what suits you best. Have fun and welcome!
I test drove several different machines but like suern3, get the best you can comfortably afford. If you buy through a LQS they usually come with owners lessons and it's nice to have a place to go to for questions or problems. I ended up with a Viking Emerald because of the features and feet that came with it. Both Baby Lock and, Janome have really good reputations so I don't think you can go wrong. They aren't cheap so take your time and pick out what suits you best. Have fun and welcome!
#14
Hi and welcome ) I have a baby Lock Sofia II for taking with me because she has tons of bells and whistles and she's an embroidery machine also, she is small, couldn't quilt a quilt on her but for piecing and embroidering and quilting small table toppers or maybe baby quilts she's perfect. My main machine is a Janome, she has a bigger neck and has all the bells and whistles I wanted and then some but she was a fraction of the price of the other machines. I've been sewing on Janome now for 5 years and I love it! Check out everything and see what you like best. I was on a small budget but still got a great machine that I am very happy with )
Tina
Tina
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,572
Welcome from NJ. I'm a Viking/Husqvarna girl myself. VERY happy with my machine - about 10 yrs old now. Don't know how comparable they are to what you are looking at or price differences but would highly recommend them for the features you mention.
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,614
Waving hello from Maryland! If I need to get a new machine, I shall probably go with BabyLock, have FW, Sears Kenmore purchased in 1970 while in high school ( the only new machine I've ever had) used Bernina with embroidery (which I love) Husky serger ( given to me since the other person wanted it so much ha ha ha) The Kenmore has been a workhorse.
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