Hinterland

To be honest, I've only used the BSR a little bit, but it doesn't seem to be much help. I've FMQed with the Bernina and did just fine without it.

Navy Wife

That's why I prefer the Pfaff. The IDT works with any foot. I think some of the new models of other machines now have their version of the IDT. I know Elna does, and I'm pretty sure the Viking does.

purplefiend

I feel the same way about the BSR. I have tried it at the quilt shows and the Bernina dealers and I just plain don't like it. I argue with it, as I like to run the machine fast and move the quilt slow; apparently the BSR likes it the other way. :-(

purplefiend

Navywife,
Janome and Bernina have the full time walking foot but only on the really expensive models , Viking doesn't have it
at all.

sewinglady104

I have a Phaff creative machine. It was one of the first machines that came out four years ago. I have had nothing but, trouble with it. The dealer gave three ladies new machines,when they had trouble, but he wouldn't give me one.Now he is out of business and If I have trouble I have to send it to Pfaff. i gave 8,000 for it and I wish I had gotten the new bernina. Oh, well if Pfaff is happy with it I guess I have to be also, but that was alot of money to dough out and have nothing but trouble. Good-luck on your choice.

Navy Wife

The Pfaff creative 2.0 and 4.0 are the less expensive machines in the embroidery line. They lack some features of the Creative Touch. There is also the Expressions line which are not embroidery machines. The 3.0 has the wide harp and is called the Quilt Expression. If you will go to Pfaff.com all the machines are shown and their features and differences are listed. I'm sure Bernina has the same thing on their site, as well as Viking and Janome and any other brand of machine. There is one main thing to remember. Any brand of machine is only as good as the dealer you buy it from! Not just for repairs, but classes, information, and extras not included in the original package. Also, the dealer can help you with financing and even give you a better price than the one shown... but not always! No matter who you talk to, we all have our favorites and our opinions. You have to try them out, spend some time with the dealer talking about the good and bad points, and then decide which one is best for YOU. I love Pfaff. I bought my first one in 1989. I also have a little Janome which travels with me. I love it also! I've had very good luck with both as far as performance and durability. Someone else may not have had that experience!

JudeWill

I have a Bernina Artista 730 and I love it. Having said that, I will also say that if I knew then what I know now, I'm not sure I would have bought it. The reason is this: I previously had a Pfaff 1222 (my dau. is using it now), which I bought new in 1977 or 76, I think. It had the dual feed which was so easy to use--you just flip down the lever. I had no idea how much I would miss it. The Bernina has a walking foot, which is great, but the Pfaff's dual feed could be used almost all the time. That was so nice. So, ther's my 2 cents. Happy sewing!

dorisleidheiser

Thanks so much.
Doris

bunnyb101

Creative Vision cost around 9000.00 in my neck of the woods. I purchased the CV almost 2 years ago. Since then it has had feed dog problems, a New light board, 2 main boards and other general fixes. I've notice quite a few other CV owners from where I purchased are having the same troubles. If I had the money I would like to try the Babylock or Brother machines.

texas granny

If you can afford to keep your older machine. And by your new one i would. It never hurts to have a back up incase one has to go to the shop. Even if it just for simole cleaning and service.
Every time I have up graded I have kept my old machines and I'm glad I have. When the grand kids come to sew I have enough machine to go around. I have Pfaff and Brothers