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01-08-2010, 01:22 PM

laadw

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I am in the market for a new machine. What do people suggest. What is the one feature you think a quilter should have on their machine.

01-08-2010, 01:23 PM

Rachel

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I think the larger the throat the better. But that's because I also do machine quilting on my sewing machine. I have a Bernina and LOVE it. Would have NEVER considered trading... until I saw the Bernina 830, now I need to come up with a way to be financially independant so I can own one. tee hee

01-08-2010, 01:30 PM

MadQuilter

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Needle up/down,
Needle position,
Low Bobbin Indicator
GOOD LIGHT!
Built-in Walking Foot.

Those are my must haves. I added the light because my new machine has weak light.

01-08-2010, 02:40 PM

littlehud

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

Needle up/down,
Needle position,
Low Bobbin Indicator
GOOD LIGHT!
Built-in Walking Foot.

Those are my must haves. I added the light because my new machine has weak light.

Great suggestions. I would want some one in my area that can work on it too.

01-08-2010, 02:56 PM

Lostn51

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I only use treadle machines but if I was going to pick options that were "built" in the machine it would be a zigzag, lots of decorative stitches, free motion quilting foot, and like Martina stated a GOOD LIGHT!!

Billy

01-08-2010, 04:26 PM

maryb119

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

Needle up/down,
Needle position,
Low Bobbin Indicator
GOOD LIGHT!
Built-in Walking Foot.

Those are my must haves. I added the light because my new machine has weak light.

Sounds like a Pfaff to me!! I love mine.

01-08-2010, 04:39 PM

BeachBirdie

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I love my Bernina Aurora 440...no low bobbin indicator though. Everything else is wonderful...love it!!!

01-08-2010, 05:05 PM

q.alba

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Any future machine that I buy will have to have the needle up/down feature and also the needle position that can be adjusted.

01-08-2010, 05:26 PM

bernadette byrd

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HI. Madquilter I have a question also, whats so important about "Feed dogs"? thank you for answering- I have been all over this site and I cant get an answer. ps my name is Bernadette Byrd

01-08-2010, 05:35 PM

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cande

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I am quite satisfied with my cheap Brother computerized machine but would have loved to have a deep throat one. I do wish the light was stronger on mine tho'.