HELP! Machine or hand??
#62
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 144
Hi David!!! welcome to quilting (sigh) if you have a few xtra bucks, find your self a brothers machine very inexpensive, an excellents machine actually made by the same manufacturer as one of the higher priced models. wonderfuls machines. Usually available at Wal-Mart
#63
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Morganton, Ga
Posts: 944
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION! Since machines that don't perform right will cause a real tantrum [lol] here, my advice is to visit a reputable dealer and maybe get a good used or starter machine. Try some handwork pieces, and machine work, explore, think of the possibilities. I love both and have to do both to keep my sanity. Let your instincts guide you.
#64
I love my Janome DC 3050. It wasn't even bought for quilting but it's doing a great job! My arthritic fingers don't allow for hand stitching much so I don't do it. Try both and welcome to the world of quilting. I also have a Junor Kenmore that still sews the straightest stitch. It was $69.00 I think.
#65
Originally Posted by k9dancer
Originally Posted by patdesign
If you decide to give it a try hand piecing, a good place to start might be the stained glass "cathedral" quilts since they really lend them selves to hand work and would tell you if this is something you will like, although once bitten I expect you will want to get a featherweight, since they are so cute, lightweight, portable and relatively affordable. Stay away from the cheap plastic stuff out there, you will be better off with a vintage singer and the initial investment not so many$$. Goood Luck and keep us posted!!:)
Stephanie
ps: I totally agree about the vintage Featherweight, though.
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