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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:28 AM
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    I have a Husqvarna serger and have used it regularly for the past 5 years. In quilting, I only use it to finish off the edges before applying the binding - I like the way it evens out all the edges and compresses the sides for easy application of the binding.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:39 AM
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    I also own a Babylock evolve, came with a video and a great couple of instruction booklets, so could spend time learning on my own - at my own pace, and really love the air threading system.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:46 AM
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    I have a White ATS 4 thread serger. Once I got the hang of threading it, I loved it. Although I use it more for clothing and craft construction instead of quilting, I have made a split rail with it and liked that it was finished without any hand quilting. I think the trick with a serger is to keep it handy for quick use.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by SherryLea
    I have a Baby Lock Imagine and love it. I had a quilt I started several years ago and was really tired of working on it as it was not turning out the way I imagineed it would I had spent a lot of money for the Material did a decorator stitch around the edge and it turned out great It was a crazy quilt pattern so all the blocks were already quilted. Now I use my serger to make quilted bags as it makes the seams on the inside so neat. I love my serger and use it a lot .
    I also have this serger and I would highly recommend it. I've had it for probably 13 yrs and it is used for many things. When the towels start "fraying"along the edges but are still good toweld-just serge the sides. I also make quilted purses and it is awesome. Hemming pants I like to serge and then just turn up once and hem, all kinds of uses.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:51 AM
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    GET A BABYLOCK IMAGINE. IT IS SELF-THREADING AND THIS FEATURE ALONE WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE YOUR SERGER MORE!!
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    Old 04-01-2011, 06:53 AM
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    I have a Babylock Evolution that I absolutely love. I also sent you a PM about an Elna.

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    Old 04-01-2011, 07:59 AM
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    I use a Bernina 1100AD to make so many beautiful projects including a bowtie quilt, heirloom pillow cases, makeup bags, silk Christmas stockings, Serger cover, and more using the various feet that come with the Serger. I am in a Serger Club at my LQS with a wonderful instructor. While the Bernina takes a little more time threading, the stitch quality and durability is worth the money. There are many used sergers for sale by dealers. I was so afraid of the serger that it took a while for me to actually start sewing with it, but this club has helped me see what I can do with the serger. Good luck finding one and many happy hours of sewing.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 08:02 AM
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    Actually the seam is not bulky as it is done with three needles instead of four. Happy sewing.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 08:23 AM
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    Viking....I love mine. Had it about 6 years.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 08:29 AM
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    I like usig mine to add the borders to quilts. It finishes the edges so neatly. I have a $250 Brother. It is easy to thread. This is my 4th serger, and by far the easiest to use.
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