my other machine is a janome. so you have good taste in machines :lol:

(my traveling machine is the janome gem)

Well, I'm bummed. I made an appt. to go tomorrow morning to see it and I withdrew the cash from the ATM today. Just got an e-mail from her that she sold it... If she would have let me come sooner, I would have, she picked the time:< I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Sorry. I'd be bummed, too.

where is she? we'll put out a hit on her! :hunf: :hunf: :mrgreen:

OOOhhh, thanks butterfly. You're my kind of gal, for sure!

With any Viking you don't need a knee lift because the foot pedal takes care lifting the foot whenever you stop sewing. I have four Vikings and I find that this is a distinct advantage. There is a good deal of information on the web on questions regarding the Designers - I didn't think I'd use the embroidery option but have found it wonderful - quilt tops with combination embroidery and patchword (done with the embroidery module) Good luck if you decide to get it. If you do I can give you places to get info on the internet

Better luck next time! I have a Designer 1 and just love it!