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    Old 05-10-2011, 03:02 PM
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    I got my babylock espire for 1800 and haven't looked back, but thats just my personal preference, but congratulations, that is a wonderful gift
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    congratulations
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    Old 05-10-2011, 03:42 PM
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    Congratulations! Enjoy your new career and new machine whatever it may be. :thumbup:
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    Old 05-10-2011, 04:19 PM
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    Congratulations on your nursing degree!
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    Congratulations on becoming a nurse. And your gift was wonderful. Enjoy.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 04:39 PM
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    I would look around and find a great deal under 1000 and put the rest of the money into fabric especially since all you do is piecing. I would also look for a larger throat space on your machine. this way if you did ever decided to try your hand at quilting you could do it easier. but as everyone has already said, try them out first.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 04:58 PM
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    You could get a commercial straight stitch with a 9 inch throat. Either a Brother or Juki. Then if you decide to quilt later, you will be glad you have the extra area. Also, they make a beautiful straight stitch. I bought mine barely used for 650. Then if start taking classes, maybe you can watch for a Featherweight. Congratulations on your degree. I am an RN too but thinking about not renewing my license this year. You start, I stop. Of course, I am in my 70's. Lots of nurses quilt and do needlework. It is very relaxing.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 07:12 PM
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    Check out the newest edition to the Bernina machines...the 350B to 380B. They are very impressive for the price.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 07:44 PM
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    Congratulations! I loved my career in nursing.Lots of choices in machines out there. I got anew baby lock Quilters Dream for Christmas and like it so far.
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    Old 05-10-2011, 07:52 PM
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    Don't forget to look at the Brothers sewing machine line, also. I have both a Brothers and a Janome an love both. Viking is also good.
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