Question for quilters with multiple sewing machines
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Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess
Lately I've seen several topics on here asking "How many sewing machines do you have?" and quite a lot of the answers were more than one or two. One poster said she owns eleven sewing machines.
I just have one sewing machine. My mom bought it for me around seven years ago for about $60 when I started learning how to machine sew in high school. I really only need one sewing machine to quilt with. But I don't have the room or the funds for more than one anyways.
I see these posts about having multiple sewing machines and I think "Does one really need that many?" I can kind of see where two sewing machines might be an advantage if you're working on two projects at once or have one machine for piecing and the other for FMQ.
So I'm a bit curious. If you do have more than one or two machines, how many do you have and why do have that many? Do you use them all?
I just have one sewing machine. My mom bought it for me around seven years ago for about $60 when I started learning how to machine sew in high school. I really only need one sewing machine to quilt with. But I don't have the room or the funds for more than one anyways.
I see these posts about having multiple sewing machines and I think "Does one really need that many?" I can kind of see where two sewing machines might be an advantage if you're working on two projects at once or have one machine for piecing and the other for FMQ.
So I'm a bit curious. If you do have more than one or two machines, how many do you have and why do have that many? Do you use them all?
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Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by Debbie B
How big is that harp space? And can you lower the feed or does it have a plate? Does the 201 come in electric? Your machine is beautiful. I've only sewn on electric machines & have often wondered how hard or easy a treadle would be. Wish I had someone that I could watch sew on one of those old treadles. Thanks for the info.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/11/...ne-review.aspx
See this link for a quick history lesson on it, and learn why the 201 is purported to be Singer's "finest machine".
http://www.sewalot.com/singer_201k_sewalot.htm
Here's a pic of my Singer 201k (k means it's from Kilbowie, Scotland).
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I have a Brother NX600 which is my main machine and I love it. I also have a Viking machine that sews and embroiders but I leave it set up just for embroidery. I also have a 1926 Singer Model 66 I got for free off Craigslist - hubby cleaned it up and I use it as sewing room decor.
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I bought this week another singer 15 in cabinet and a toy singer complete with accessories,hehe.
Yep I got to quit, right after I find a singer treadle someday. I used to think I wanted a FW, but not so much these days, so super happy with my 15's and 301's. I have never wanted a longarm even though everyone says I need one. I am happy quilting on my 15.
Yep I got to quit, right after I find a singer treadle someday. I used to think I wanted a FW, but not so much these days, so super happy with my 15's and 301's. I have never wanted a longarm even though everyone says I need one. I am happy quilting on my 15.
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I have 5 machines and thinking its time to declutter...I am debating on getting rid of the treadles..one is just a treadle table with a Lotus machine...its a beauty and the cabinet a coffin that has been completely redone. I just do not have the room...its in my livingroom and we just bought a new livingroom set that will be here at the end of the week..what to do...aurgh...I do not use it but love how it looks. I am torn....we are also moving a leather chair into the sewing room so my treadle may also need to go..its in perfect shape but again...I had it fixed up but never use it. they just take up so much room in my small house.
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I have four machines and three are Brother's. First one I use for every day sewing, second is an embroidery machine which I love...third and brand new last week is a quilting machine. Fourth is my mom's old Kenmore which is still in her wooden machine cabinet. I dont' use it..I lost the parts but I don't need to use it. I like having it for memory sake.
I recently considered getting serger but after studying up on them I realized I don't have a need for one with the sewing that I usually do.
I recently considered getting serger but after studying up on them I realized I don't have a need for one with the sewing that I usually do.
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i've got a few....
a viking tribute 140c--this is my newest. remember me? i was the one who had the bernina on layaway when the quilt shop closed.....so, i got this machine. LOVE IT! to be honest, i wanted a newer, "fancier" machine (more stitches). and hey, it was a treat to myself....
Viking 350-i bought about 15 years ago, when the pfaff hobby i had died...... Now that i have the tribute, this will become a travel machine.
1937 featherweight-still love to piece on her. and she's beautiful
babylock ellure-i use solely for embroidery. she's about 10-12 years old, but not going to trade "up". i don't do machine embroidery often enough.
singer treadle red eye--needs to be rehabbed--really, a good oiling and a new leather loopy thing. my dad bought it at an auction
singer 99k-my dad bought at an auction because he thought it was a fw. needs a good cleaning and oiling
singer spartan-i bough on ebay. does not work. the guy refunded my money for misrepresentation and told me to keep it because it would cost to much to send back
simplicity serger-which i actually do use!
so...out of 8, four get regular usage.
a viking tribute 140c--this is my newest. remember me? i was the one who had the bernina on layaway when the quilt shop closed.....so, i got this machine. LOVE IT! to be honest, i wanted a newer, "fancier" machine (more stitches). and hey, it was a treat to myself....
Viking 350-i bought about 15 years ago, when the pfaff hobby i had died...... Now that i have the tribute, this will become a travel machine.
1937 featherweight-still love to piece on her. and she's beautiful
babylock ellure-i use solely for embroidery. she's about 10-12 years old, but not going to trade "up". i don't do machine embroidery often enough.
singer treadle red eye--needs to be rehabbed--really, a good oiling and a new leather loopy thing. my dad bought it at an auction
singer 99k-my dad bought at an auction because he thought it was a fw. needs a good cleaning and oiling
singer spartan-i bough on ebay. does not work. the guy refunded my money for misrepresentation and told me to keep it because it would cost to much to send back
simplicity serger-which i actually do use!
so...out of 8, four get regular usage.
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I guess I never considered having more than one machine "excessive". It is like asking a carpenter why he has more than one saw. I have my Janome which is my machine of choice. I inherited my MIL 401 (which needs to be repaired), a Viking Sapphire, which I bought for the larger harp area, and use it for topstitching, and 5 featherweights, one is permanently at my dd's house (i use when babysitting), one I take to classes, and the other 3 I rescued. Oh, I have a serger that I have had for 20 years (when I used to make doll clothing for my GD american girl dolls). I am 65 years old, and over the years, my collection has grown.
I am looking for a reasonable priced red eye treadle machine, just because, one day a hurricane might land in DE, and the electrician (my dear son), didn't put my sewing room on the generator grid. I had to choose heat and airconditioning, refrig, freezer and water (well) and a bit of lighting.
I am looking for a reasonable priced red eye treadle machine, just because, one day a hurricane might land in DE, and the electrician (my dear son), didn't put my sewing room on the generator grid. I had to choose heat and airconditioning, refrig, freezer and water (well) and a bit of lighting.
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