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12-18-2010, 02:32 PM

#11

ann clare

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Location: Navan. Co. Meath. Ireland

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throat size is very important for me.

12-18-2010, 03:03 PM

#12

Lindsey

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Location: Bucks co PA

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I like to see how heavy it is and wonder if it would be good for taking to a class or workshop.

12-18-2010, 03:06 PM

#13

117becca

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Location: dayton OH

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i'm also interested in the throat size. I also make window treatments and some upholstery/slipcovers - some of the newer machines have a throat size so teeny tiny...

12-18-2010, 03:50 PM

#14

hobo2000

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Location: Boonsboro, MD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by retired2pa

Now that I have more quilting experience (15 years) the first thing I look for in a machine, old or new, is the throat size, too. Like so many machines, a 5" or 6" isn't nearly big enough for quilting. Who designs these machines, anyway?? Although I don't quilt my own large quilts I still like lots of room to maneuver a piece through without having to shove or tug. Last year I bought a Brother 1500 and love it. It has a 9 1/2" throat and a perfect 1/4" stitch.

I agree with you, I love my 1500 for quilting. I use my FW for piecing. That 9.5 throat and the drop feed dogs with it's incredible speed make it a real keeper and auto cut to boot.

12-18-2010, 03:59 PM

#15

sandilee

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Location: st. louis area

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I borrowed my sisters machine last summer and her bobbin case was "front" loading. I didn't care for it. So, I made sure my new one has a "top" loading one. This way I can drop it in and see thru the plastic cover and see how much thread is left on bobbin.

12-18-2010, 04:39 PM

#16

julia58

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Location: Southwest Virginia

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I keep looking for one that has volume and tuning knobs. Haven't found one yet but am still going to keep looking.

12-18-2010, 04:49 PM

#17

Bubblegum0077

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

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I got spoiled with my Janome Mc6600.
Throat size, cutting thread feature, workhorse capability.
No sense getting a machine if it can't handle the jobs of heaving quilting. Love, Love, Love my machine.

12-19-2010, 04:39 AM

#18

chamby

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Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Clemmons, NC

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I also look for the throat size and since I sew clothing sometimes I also look for the buttonhole making feature.

12-19-2010, 09:09 AM

#19

catrancher

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Location: Newberg, OR

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The price. If I can't afford it, I'd rather not know anything about it.

12-19-2010, 03:04 PM

#20

mshawii

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Location: Portland Oregon suburbs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsie

Or put a presser foot lifter lever right smack on the front! Wide throat is why I'm getting my Pfaff Expressions

Me too I love my new Pfaff. I don't use the knee lift as I am not used to it. But I love the larger throat. I am hoping to finish some UFO's and do some of my own FMQ. I send big stuff out to be quilted. I have a wonderful gal who does heirloom quality quilting. It is always gorgeous when it comes back. Jan