I can't tell you how glad I am to hear that. I hope a lot more people jump in with that response.

I still have my 150QE and as I said before, in 20 years it's never had a repair. I'm saving it for my sweet baby, Arden.

So it isn't a 770?

Susan, not sure if this is meant for me or not. I still have the 770 and love it.

Mazo, I am pretty convinced mine is a lemon. You should buy. The features really are fantastic. Use good thread. :)

I have the 770 Tula machine. I love it and haven’t had any problems so far. One thing with it, I have to hold the threads when I start sewing otherwise it goes clunkity-clunk and makes a nest. My other Bernina was like that too.

When referring to Berninas - it is helpful to mention approximatlely what year it was made.

Some Bernina model history:
https://sewingiscool.com/bernina-models-history/

For reasons unknown to me, Bernina got the idea to number some of their new, super-duper, fancy/finicky machines with the same model numbers that were used 30-60 years ago. Many of those older machines are still working well.

So - when someone says I loooooove my Bernina 830 - which one? The basically mechanical one - from what I understand is relatively fuss-free

or the "new" computerized Bernina 830 - from what I understand has been a "problem child" -

Thank you, I’m going for it. About holding the threads, I’ve seen a few comments about that. It’s a habit for me and what was taught long ago. I think I’d have a hard time not doing it at this point.

Hmmm..... I don't have that problem with beginning threads. I use the thread cutter and the next one goes really well. I'm wondering why you're having trouble with those threads.

Holding the threads for the first 2 stitches is a habit many of us learned in Jr. High Home Ec. class. I still do it. If the thread isn't pinched under the presser foot, it's free to tangle any way it wants. Holding the tails prevents the take-up lever from jerking it as the first stitch is formed. It's a good habit for any sewing machine.