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07-03-2013, 10:51 AM

#41

Mimiqwerty

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I've got a Brother project runway. Great lightweight machine that I carry around in a large tote bag I made for it. I,ve also found that the Brother's feet and bobbins fit my Babylock--bonus!

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07-03-2013, 11:24 AM

#42

Shorebird

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Location: Winchester, VA

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Originally Posted by bee3

Hi, Im thinking of when Im feeling better joining a guild or class but cant carry my regular sized sewing machine anymore. I'll need something really lightweight. Someone mentioned a Janome Mini. Any other recommendations? what does everyone bring to classes or meetings? Thanks!!
Barb

Most all of the classes I attend are at Wilson's Quilt Shop in Hagerstown MD - and they provide the machines ( Top of the Line Pfaff Creative Sensations!)...so no lugging back and forth.......wonderful benefit, not to mention the great instructors!!

07-03-2013, 12:07 PM

#43

Pete

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Location: Somewhere inTexas

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I have the Janome mini - pick it up with 2 fingers. I have a bad back and this is perfect. Just mark your 1/4 in and sew away1

07-03-2013, 02:11 PM

#44

blockgirl

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Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Shelton WA

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I have a brother SC9050 that I carry back and forth to my quilt club meetings. Its very lightweight and it's very economical under $400.00 @ Walmart. Hope this helps!

07-03-2013, 03:20 PM

#45

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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bee3,
Most guilds don't sew at their meetings, some do offer classes. I bring a Singer featherweight for most classes. Pfaff has a new full featured machine that only weighs about 12-14 pounds, it has the IDT(built-in walking foot). Janome Jem is another good light weight machine.
Sharon

07-03-2013, 03:32 PM

#46

nstitches4u

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Location: Independence, MO

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I have a Janome 3160 QDC that I take to classes and retreats. It is lightweight, but has needle up-needle down button and auto hread cutter.

07-03-2013, 06:46 PM

#47

Maire

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Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Pennsylvania

Posts: 619

Quote:

Originally Posted by bee3

The quilt guild woman i spoke to mentioned a Babylock sofia, but I think they are a little pricey. Anyone have one ?

That is the same machine as the Brother 900 with the benefit of an embroidery unit-the newer models are the Sofia 2 and Brother 950D, I have the 950D & love it(D stands for Disney, only Brother D models can use the Disney designs) the advantage of the Sofia 2 or Brother 950D is that they have a USB port, you can put in deigns with USB stick.
The Brother cs6000i & sq9050 are also great machines, super for travel & class, even lighter than the 950D but no embroidery. I keep my cs600i in a tote with extra needles & thread & when I have a class or a chance to sew with friends I grab the tote & run, it often goes with me on vacation too.

07-03-2013, 07:03 PM

#48

captlynhall

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: League City, Texas, USA

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I have a Brother Inonovis 40, Project Runway model that is lightweight but sews a really smooth seam. It has a drop in bobbin and needle threader. I enjoy this machine at home as well as for taking to classes.

07-03-2013, 07:22 PM

#49

oldtisme

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Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: Texas

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purplefiend, I just got my 1st Janome at an estate sale it's a Jem Silver for $25. It might not be top of the line ect but I am tickled to death just to be able to say I have a Janome. Haven't got to play with her yet...but soon very soon