Used Elna Pro Quilter Queen 7300
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,029
I have an Elna quilting (sewing) machine that is more than 20 years and still runs like a dream. I don't know a lot about the newer ones, but it's been great through a lot of projects, including some FMQ on it (until I got my HQ S16 sitdown for quilting)
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
I love my Elna Pro Dream, but I think mine is a 7200, no actual number on the machine. It's about 12 years old and I bought it used from a dealer, it has a yearly check up, and haven't had any problems. I've quilted a good number of quilts on it, but not so many since I bought my 20" Bailey for doing the actual quilting.
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
I have this machine and love it. think the price when I bought it in 2010 or 2011 was $2000. I think it has been worth it. I have had not issues with it, I have do have maintenance on it about every 12-14 months because I make roughly 10-15 quilts a year and use this machine for all the piecing & binding. I've used it to make bags that have vinyl (no problems at all with going through that) & batting & zippers. I've used the fancy stitches on a tote that had the foam stabilizer (can't think of the name of this stuff),appliqued quilt label, used it to make a fancy flower girl dress, etc. I love this machine. I have no idea what the current price should be for a used one, so suggestion you look on eBay, etc to get a range. I love the 1/4" flanged foot, the built in walking attachment, etc. I will definitely replace with an Elna (made by Janome) when this one dies--that is if I last longer than it does!