misscarol

I love my Pfaff 2040. I wouldn't trade it for anything. My friend has a Pfaff 3.0 and loves it too!

Plumtree

I just got my 6600P about 2 weeks ago and I LOVE it. There are so many things I love I can't think of any one thing, the automatic cutting is very cool I must say. I only have one complaint with it and that is the leg bar is hard for me to reach because I'm short, I probably look like Suzanne Summers workin her Thighmaster. Good Luck with your purchase, I am not hunting for an embroidery machine.

mayra

I just bought on ebay a babylock esante embroidery and sewing machine. I really like it. Its easy to use has alot of little extras.

suekenyon

I have a Janome 6500, so happy with it.

jan hill

I have a Singer Confidence, it is wonderful, and loves quilting decorative stitches. I also have a Singer Featherweight and it sews wonderful too. Happy with my pics for machines. Would love a small Bernina, maybe...but my singer Confidence does so much for me.

purplefiend

I love my Pfaffs with the IDT,built in full time walking foot.
Older Berninas and Singers are great too. Stay away from the new Singers, they're not worth the money they cost.

Dbl Trouble

I have a new Janome 3160 QDC. It's little and I can take to a class or the pack porch. Has a threader, thread cutter and a lot of built in decorative stitches. I love that little baby! My big machines are Singers and my favorite of those is an old one in a cabinet with a knee pedal.
Find a dealer that will take time with you to find the right one.

Judi in Ohio

quote=susieqwva]I would like to purchase a new sewing machine. Right now I have a Viking, but have never been very happy with it. I am an intermediate quilter . . . . what brand and model would you recommend?


I have some very strong addictions. One is for fabric, the other is machines. I machine embroider and sew and lately the quilting has taken over the embroidery. I have owned every machine brand, some in different types. I am sold on Babylock for embroidery, but my most favorite sewing machine are the Juki's. I have the 98 straight stitch only and the f_600 an amazing sewing machine, with as many stitches as you'd ever need. #1 reason is the motor - don't know if the motor is stronger or geared differently, but believe me this machine is above every other motor. I believe it would sew thru metal. I love that I can start sewing on the beginning of fabric, I don't need a leader/ender, or backstitch, it just sews, no pounding fabric down the hole. That has something to do with the feed dogs and a different type of feed system. It's got lots of needle positions, and is a reasonable alternative to the very high priced machines out there. For instance, the Janome Horizon costs 60% more - the Horizon has a larger harp area, I'll give it that. And because of the Juki feed dogs you have stitching equal to the IDT's of Pfaff, Babylock. You need more, the walking foot is included. I tried to paper piece with my walking foot on my Juki and it gave too much control.
I really have a mania for sewing machines, but since I got my f-600 I've stopped hungering for the newest and greatest. So, as you've guessed, I think you need to sew on a Juki to prove to yourself. (This machine got such great reviews on pattern review, I bought mine unseen - did not regret it)
Most of all, go have fun, try them all. It's the only way to know you got the right machine for you.
Judi







Thanks quilting friends!
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ladycaller

I have an 830 and 630 bernina,love both,but the dealership is so far away. Of course if I need service I have a reason to visit some quilt shop in that area.

Joan Dickson

My favorite sewing machines for over 30 yeares have been Pfaff. I have a 7570 that I use for all sewing that is over 30 years old and I will never trade off. I bought a CV about three years ago and am still learning new functions this machine has. A great way to keep the old brain working. I believe that the deciding factor is the service and support you will get from the store that you purchase your new machine.