Computerized Featherweight
06-24-2011, 10:45 PM
#92
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Originally Posted by mile hi quilter
This machine is very cool, there is also a babylock audrey that is very similar, I've been looking at both, just can't decide, the audrey is available through a dealer, have seen a few on ebay, and this one I can just order on-line anytime... very spiffy to take to classes and traveling, keep us posted on how you like it..and have fun :)
Re: Babylock Audrey - I have a small Babylock 9 for my lightweight (what?? No Featherweight??) travelling pal & I like how it stitches. It has a few decorative stitches, sews a very nice straight stitch, serves me well for away-from-home piecing and sewing. I also have a Babylock Quilter's Choice & do like the service I get locally for these machines.
06-24-2011, 10:49 PM
#93
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Originally Posted by LindaaJR
Originally Posted by Val in IN
I have a 1949 Featherweight, a Brother, a 1962 Singer Touch and Sew, a computerized EuroPro, and a serger. I don't see why I wouldn't like this little Singer too. Looks like it might be a really nice little machine. I think sometimes we might get a little narrow minded about things. We're all different with different tastes and needs.
Linda
06-25-2011, 03:18 AM
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The Start/Stop button is one of my absolute favorite features about this machine. I use it for free-motion quilting, because I can't seem to get the hang of my hands and feet moving in tandem with each other. So I just set the speed control, press that button and I'm off and running! No need to be coordinated (LOL), I just concentrate on where my hands are moving the quilt.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot.
06-25-2011, 07:28 AM
#95
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Originally Posted by DonnaC
The Start/Stop button is one of my absolute favorite features about this machine. I use it for free-motion quilting, because I can't seem to get the hang of my hands and feet moving in tandem with each other. So I just set the speed control, press that button and I'm off and running! No need to be coordinated (LOL), I just concentrate on where my hands are moving the quilt.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot.
It's also great for things like sewing long strips together. For that, you can set the machine at top speed and zip along after pressing the S/S button - no need to keep the "pedal to the metal" with your foot.
06-25-2011, 08:36 AM
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I can't tell you how much I love (and use) that feature. My "main" sewing machine has it (Singer Quantum L-500), as does my other little workhorse machine (Kenmore 16231). Don't think I could ever live without it again!
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