Another best machine question
#1
Folks, I know there have been MANY threads on which machine is best. I want to be more specific and ask which machine would you consider to be good for light quilting (I only quilt some for myself) that is not terribly expensive. I can't spend over $500 on a machine right now. I have a Brother from Wal Mart that does a pretty good job for sewing/ piecing. I would like to have more space (to accomodate a quilt better) and a little heavier machine, though. My daughter has a Pfaff that I have used and like. I am just learning to machine quilt and I think I will enjoy doing it. I feel that I need a heavier duty machine for that, though. My Brother is very light and even tends to move around on me sometimes. I would like to get a good machine that will last a long time without spending a fortune! Any help would be appreciated. I know there are lots of opinions and I WILL go try out some machines at a local dealer. It would just be nice to have some ideas before I go.
#2
A used Bernina might fall within that price range. Bernina machines are known for beautiful stitches, especially for FMQ. I have a big Janome and bought a used Bernina specifically to do FMQ and it does excellent work.
A Bernina 150, 155, 165, those are the models that might fall into your price range and they do excellent FMQ. You'll have to ask a dealer or check on eBay to see what they look like and what they might be going for there.
A Bernina 150, 155, 165, those are the models that might fall into your price range and they do excellent FMQ. You'll have to ask a dealer or check on eBay to see what they look like and what they might be going for there.
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I have the Brother 1500S. It has a 9 inch throat which is wonderful. Most of the machine is metal and it feels very sturdy on the table. It does not move. Brand new it's about $750 with all the extras --- several feet, extension table, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if you could find a gently used one in your price range.
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I don't know where you are, but Sew Rite Sewing Machine is a store in my area that I HIGHLY recommend for their machines, including used machines. They do mail-order, so I would suggest you give them a call. the website is http://sewright.com/ Harvey is very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge. Also reliable and dependable.
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I have a Bernina 150QE and it is great for piecing and you can do FMQ, however, it just has a standard throat width. As someone else posted, check E-Bay or your nearest Bernina dealer to see if they have a used one.
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Originally Posted by kimg
Folks, I know there have been MANY threads on which machine is best. I want to be more specific and ask which machine would you consider to be good for light quilting (I only quilt some for myself) that is not terribly expensive. I can't spend over $500 on a machine right now. I have a Brother from Wal Mart that does a pretty good job for sewing/ piecing. I would like to have more space (to accomodate a quilt better) and a little heavier machine, though. My daughter has a Pfaff that I have used and like. I am just learning to machine quilt and I think I will enjoy doing it. I feel that I need a heavier duty machine for that, though. My Brother is very light and even tends to move around on me sometimes. I would like to get a good machine that will last a long time without spending a fortune! Any help would be appreciated. I know there are lots of opinions and I WILL go try out some machines at a local dealer. It would just be nice to have some ideas before I go.
http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...lting/1600P-QC
Good shopping!
#9
I went shopping today and looked at Pfaffs only. I almost bought either a Select 3.0 or 4.0. They were on sale due to some upcoming changes in the models. I also looked at a Quilt Expression 2.0 that was on sale because it was a demo. The sale prices were:
Select 3.0 $549 (reg. $1039),
Select 4.0 $699 (I did not write down the reg. price on this)
Quilt Expression 2.0 $999 (reg. $1559)
Anyone have one of these or know about them?
Select 3.0 $549 (reg. $1039),
Select 4.0 $699 (I did not write down the reg. price on this)
Quilt Expression 2.0 $999 (reg. $1559)
Anyone have one of these or know about them?
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