jstorm67

I started making quilts 2 years ago when I was expecting my first grandson. I currently have a Singer Confidence 7463 sewing machine. It has worked ok for the 4 baby quilts that I have made thus far. I am thinking about buying a quilting sewing machine and was wonder what everyone uses and what they would recommend. Are there any machines you would say stay away from. I have been trying to research online but just don't know which direction to go. I have been checking out the Singer Confidence Quilter 7469Q.

If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

Scissor Queen

There are a whole lot of people that have and love the Janome 6600 or the Janome Horizon 7700. I've not heard a lot of good things about any new Singers. YMMV of course.

Tartan

The first thing to do is find out how much you want to spend. Then make up a list of features you want on your machine. Some of mine were needle up/down button for appliqué, a good buttonhole stitch for fusible appliqué, a dependable accurate 1/4 foot(bring a fabric sample and to try), feed dogs that lower for FMQ, good warranty, good dealer support......I also wanted the Bernina stitch regulator for FMQ so I ended up spending about $3000 on a Bernina 440. LOVE it but there are many good quality machines out there at all different price ranges. Go with your list of "must haves" and check them out.

momto5

I have the Singer Quilter's Confidence, and I really like it. The price was right, under $300 at the time, and it does a good job. Lots of people don't care for the newer Singers, but some are VERY okay (at least for me). That being said, I also have a Bernina 1008, a Viking Platinum and a Janome 6600P, along with a house full of vintage machines. There is one caveat, though...I don't quilt on any of them because I have a Gammill longarm. But for piecing, they're fine!

Dolphyngyrl

Me personally, I love my babylock espire.I would consider it right up there in quality, very durable, not a class machine because it is big and heavy, but FMQ quilts really nice. you can probably get a good price on a used one. I would buy another babylock in a heartbeat, but I love my brothers as well and they have some nice ones

Jingle

I piece and quilt on either my Juki TL98QE or my Babylock Jane, both straight stitch only, Juki has a table it fits into, Jane has an extension table. Oldest Daughter use a Brother 1500 for piecing and quilting, straight stitch only. All are good machines. Brother from all brands was 600.00, Juki 700.00 and Jane 850.00.

jstorm67

Thank you all for your input. i went yesterday and bought a Husqvarna Viking 118. I hope it works the way I am hoping it does.