New sewing machine for graduation!

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05-10-2011, 05:58 AM

#51

so-sew

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I would DEFINITELY look for a gently used Bernina machine. Or, if you can find a Bernina new for that price that fits your needs, that would be a good route. I love, love, love my Bernina and wouldn't ever buy anything else. :)

05-10-2011, 06:11 AM

#52

GramaLaura

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Congratulations!! Look around and purchase what you need for your type of sewing. Have fun :D

05-10-2011, 06:29 AM

#53

k9dancer

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I'd buy a used car and a Singer 99. And fabric....lots of fabric.

05-10-2011, 06:38 AM

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4EVERquilt

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Janome 6500, and congratulations on your nursing degree

05-10-2011, 07:35 AM

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frog90

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraEllen

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraEllen

Hello all,
I just graduated from Nursing school this weekend (hooray!) and my fiance and parents surprised me with $1,400 for a new sewing machine. I was totally shocked!
So my questions is... If you had this amount of money (with possibly the option to add a bit more) what type of sewing machine would you invest in?
Any suggestions would be welcomed!

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I would be using this primarily for piecing quilt tops. I'm not that into FMQing or embroidery.

I would get and old singer, I just got one ( love it love it), you know the old black ones. you will never have to do a thing to it. and the rest of the money saved can go to FABRIC.....

05-10-2011, 07:44 AM

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ljptexas

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Wow, wow!! Congrats to you!! It's a wonderful field & you'll always have a job. Nurses do so very much...
I like the Brothers & of course Singer is a good machine.
Just shop around, don't be in a hurry...

:thumbup: :thumbup:

05-10-2011, 08:18 AM

#57

Happy Linda

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I agree with the ladies to get what is going to serve your needs. Don't spend the money if it's not going to be used. Me, I have 5 sewing machines and each one does something different. I have to admit 5 is to many but very often I'll have two machines going at the same time. Embroidery and quilting can be going at the same time. I must admit I retired a year ago and am trying to make up for lost time.

05-10-2011, 08:21 AM

#58

stormatsea45

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Congradulations! :thumbup:
I recommend one of the Bernina models. That amount would buy a wonderful machine and the quality is top. Find a dealer and give it a test drive.

05-10-2011, 09:08 AM

#59

IrishQuilter

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I would get one of the Berninas that can do everything - quilt, sew & embroydery.

05-10-2011, 09:48 AM

#60

mrsmail

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I just bought my second brand new Janome 9500 for $1399. It is a dream machine. If you get an embroidery machine, you will soon be hooked. All kinds of nurse designs for on your jackets, pant legs, etc. You won't regret it.