Ideas about type of machine
#1
Ideas about type of machine
Hello all- I am in a kerfluffle and have gone back and forth so many times that I feel like I am on a merry go round! Lol After a quilting hiatus due to breast cancer, I decided to get back to quilting. I cut out a quilt for a gift and my Baby Lock Quest plus ( barely used ) has a flat line on the computer screen . 😬 I was so upset and took it to a repair shop and am not very optimistic I will get it back in my lifetime - just kidding. He thinks it is the motherboard but has not gotten into it yet. In the meantime , I dusted off the trusty Singer slant o matic 500 and it is sewing like a dream. The reason for this post is to collect advice on replacing the Baby Lock if it is not repairable. I have looked at every brand of machine on the market - except the new singers. I have no dealers anywhere near me , they all closed. Otherwise I would test drive some. Should I get a machine that s great at FMQ like the brother 1500? An all around machine with bells and whistles? I have looked at the janome 4120 and the eversewn qe . I have looked at vintage also and want a warranty. I want to spend 800 or less. What direction should I go? Thanks so much!
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Durango CO
Posts: 1,245
I don't know what to suggest for a machine. If you are able to do it, take a road trip to Grand Rapids MI in about 3 1/2 wks for the AQS show. Lots of machines there to check & test. Should be show specials also. I've been making the trip for a few years to see the show & visit family. I'm West MI born & raised.
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,735
If you are looking for a FMQ machine and don't mind straight stitch only, I'd recoomend the Juki TL2010/2200 QVP Mini (basically the same machines). I have had excellent luck with mine. I bought mine new for right around $1000. a few years ago. I have no idea what they cost now.
#5
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,093
If you don't mind a straight stitch only machine, those semi-industrial Juki's are pretty awesome! You could probably find a used one for around $500. The Brother 1500 is a re-branded Juki. Juki makes and re-brands this particular machine for a few other companies.
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,937
If you are interested in a straight stitch machine, the Janome HD9V2 is hands down better than the Juki2010...search you tube for "why I chose janome hd9 versus JUKI. THERE ARE TWO videos out there. I saw them before buying the HD9V2. My dealer gave me the Quilter ruler kit at no cost. It sells for $169. The cost of the HD9V2 HAS GONE UP due to shipping costs. Great machine. I use it for bag making, leather, and quilting. I have Janome 15000, 8900, 6600 and HD9V2, love them all.
#7
Power Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,334
If you don't mind a straight stitch only machine, those semi-industrial Juki's are pretty awesome! You could probably find a used one for around $500. The Brother 1500 is a re-branded Juki. Juki makes and re-brands this particular machine for a few other companies.
Wanting a Juki. My brothers do nice ruler work. The problem is always with the operator!
#8
I don't know what to suggest for a machine. If you are able to do it, take a road trip to Grand Rapids MI in about 3 1/2 wks for the AQS show. Lots of machines there to check & test. Should be show specials also. I've been making the trip for a few years to see the show & visit family. I'm West MI born & raised.
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 990
I know some folks leave the feed dogs up, but it's good to have the option should you need it. I prefer feed dogs down.