Quiltngolfer

I have trouble parting with a sewing machine. I have every machine I ever bought except for the one I gave my daughter. It was my first sewing machine. All of them still work though. Items go fast on Craigslist. Sewing machines go fast at yard sales too.

memepat

If you need it for a back up. I would keep it if not I would call your local senior center. I know here they do projects and sometimes need machines. Do what your heart tells you.

Lori S

I am in the same mind as the others that say to keep it as a backup machine. Your new machine will need periodic cleaning or servicing and you will want a back-up machine ,even if it only does a straight stitch.

Jeanne S

I would donate or sell it. I am in that stage of life I am trying to simplify and get rid of excess "stuff".

dorismae904

Check with some local church groups. Most times they need a machine for piecing and you can be sure it will be put to good use.

Onetomatoplant

Does it straight stitch well? Do you live anywhere near northwestern PA? I'll take it! Short of that, it sounds as if you have a back-up machine with one of your two Brothers - I'd get rid of it. There's no sense in it sitting around if you don't want it.

tessagin

Any machine I have ever seen at SA or GW has needed some work. I agree with NJQuilter. Keep it for a back up. Or keep it for someone who needs one for a beginner. You may be able to sell it to them or give it to them.

mkc

I hope this isn't considered a hijack of the OP's topic, but what if you had a machine that needed service just to stitch? My Bernina 180 died (or should I say wouldn't wake up fully) a couple of years ago and everything pointed to it needing a new circuit board. I ended up buying a new machine (Janome) and still have the old 180 and all its add-ons taking up space. DH thinks sell the feet on eBay and toss the machine.

Boston1954

Many churches have quilting groups that would love to have a machine. See if there is one in your town and if they would like to have a machine. If it does regular straight stitch, it is still usable, and you will feel good.

Prism99

You can sell the feet on eBay and separately you can also sell the machine on eBay. Someone may want it for parts.