what's the best lightweight machine to travel with
10-18-2012, 04:54 AM
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Littlebearquilter. Look up quilting guild uk and see if their is any information. Also find out which area you are in and find out who is in charge. Coventry could be region 11 I 'm not sure but all the information should be on the quilt guild site.
Post again or do I private message and I will look aroun.
Post again or do I private message and I will look aroun.
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10-18-2012, 05:24 AM
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I purchased a Brother SQ9050 awhile back. I have sewed many dresses and several quilt tops with it and I am very impressed. I was used to my mom's heavy Berninas as well so when this one weighed in at a mere nine pounds I was very dubious. It felt like a toy, but I tell you, it performs! I only paid $150 for it on ebay. It was sold as reconditioned but it's never been used before. It has 100 stitches and the whole alphabet as well, which I use to make quilt tags. I saw the same model at walmart for $240. It is computerized, but no problems so far. It has needle down and needle threader.
10-18-2012, 05:30 AM
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I have a Viking Q100 I bought just to take to class and quilting away from home. It is very light weight, wide bed, cost was right, plus my other feet for my Designer 1 fit the 100. Now I have a new FW so will be taking it for sewing away from home but bringing the 100 for a backup. Carrying the designer 1 each time was killing my back not to mention standing on my head each time I had to unplug it. 
10-18-2012, 06:36 AM
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I'm also a vintage machine fan and love the 301, but since you need a zig zag and other stitches, I'd go with the Jem. I have a Janome 9000 that I'm a big fan of and so many people love their Janomes. I don't think you'll be sorry.
10-18-2012, 06:51 AM
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I too got tired of lugging my heavy Bernina around. Bought myself a Jem Gold - which I used and loved for years. Gave to my granddaughter when I got the Jem Platinum, about which I'm crazy: lightweight, needle down function, and best of all, can set for a scant 1/4" seam.
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