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lfw045 01-26-2012 08:59 AM

I would buy it if only I had the money to get it with...lol! I have been blessed this past Christmas with a new printer, mp3 player and stereo system not to mention the new camera I got last year, so I don't dare ask, but I would love to have that machine and everything they are selling with it in a heartbeat. Yes, I have my Mom's Singer 206 and I have my Singer Fashionmate 1030 not to mention my Aunt's vintage Singer Touch and Sew and my 1918 Singer Redeye Treadle, but this one would be the icing on the cake. At least it is not all plastic. It does tout a sturdy metal frame and it appears to have a nice size throat. Ok I'll stop torturing myself now, not to mention the drool that is about to hit my keyboard! I should never have turned on HSN this morning....LOL! Big Sigh!!!!!

Monroe 01-26-2012 09:24 AM

I'm looking forward to the reviews from those who buy it. The look is sort of growing on me, but I love the old metal ones with some history. I'm sure a lot of folks will buy it just as a "collectible investment" or eye candy. I read somewhere the list price is about $500, without some of the goodies bundled in the HSN package. So it seems like a good price over 5 payments with a 30 day return option on HSN.com. They are selling other Singers also. I'm saving my pennies for a quilter's stash garage sale this weekend. Enjoy your new machines, and let us know how you like them after putting them through their paces.

BellaBoo 01-26-2012 10:03 AM

I have ordered a Singer Quantum machine from HSN before and it sews great, I have never had a problem. I ordered it for the decorative stitches before I started quilting. I don't baby it either. I pull denim through it when it's too heavy to feed. I had a problem with the foot pedal (tiny hole in the air line) and the repairman said it was certainly a better made Singer, I must have bought it from a dealer. The stitches are as good quality as my Brother 1500 and my Janome. I don't know about the other machines sold there but my Singer Quantum was a great buy.

Tink's Mom 01-26-2012 10:45 AM

I watched it this morning, too...I was just scanning the channels and stopped for a peek.
It looks pretty nice...unfortunately, my checking account is screaming at me....NO. I would be tempted to check it out when it comes to a local dealer, but not from TV.
Did you see the embroidery/sewing machine demo before this one? That one looks pretty cool...but, still don't need it.

babyboomerquilter 01-26-2012 10:56 AM

I love my Singers! Never had a problem(knock on wood). I also have a Brother and a workhorse retro Kenmore. Singer has always been good enough for me and very good performance. Congrats to all that got that beautiful machine! Looks loke a beauty!

sewmary 01-26-2012 11:54 AM

Oh man - me who has absolutely no need for another machine is so tempted by this one.

DonnaC 01-26-2012 12:08 PM

I caved. Guess I'll be one of those folks posting a review in a couple of weeks.

Edited to Add: Ooopsie....didn't notice that they are already on extended orders, so I won't actually receive it until mid-February. No problem - birthday present to ME from ME!

BellaBoo 01-26-2012 12:15 PM

I ordered one! LOL I was given a FW so I'm buying this one.

bakermom 01-26-2012 12:27 PM

I think they just sold out! not in the market for a new machine myself but this looked like it had some nice features. I hope to hear how you all like it once it gets home and you can play.

Nanamoms 01-26-2012 12:35 PM

Well, I succumbed, too, before lunch and ordered one. I didn't have to spend as much on Christmas gifts this year so I got it for MY Christmas! LOL I will sew""like the wind** for the next 30 days (from when I get it) to give it a good test. I have doll clothes to make and flannel blankets to hemstitch so that should be an indicator of how well it sews. I also want to try that Circle Sewing Attachment and the Sew & Cutter Attachment (since I don't have a serger). I just saw that it has sold out. I think they must have gotten about 6000 in to sell.

Since this debuted in Australia, do we have any board members from there who may already have gotten it? If so, please post your comments!


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