best quilting machine
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I need some help looking for a sewing machine. I am presently just borrowing a brother machine LS2125i. I would like to purchase my own machine and want something a bit heavier. I was hoping for some input on the Janome, Singer or Brother. I am hoping to stay in the 150.00 price range. I have looked online at different machines and am getting very confused. I see some good deals on the refurbished machines they have on overstocked so may be able to get a higher end machine for what I want to spend. Am hoping for some input as to which machine is the best "bang for the buck"............will be looking forward to your reviews..thanks
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I would definitely stay away from any new(modern) Singer in that price rate, I don't know about the higher end Singers though. I had so much trouble with my last Singer (80's) I took it back and got my money back and it was not a cheap machine then. I do have 2 old Singers though.
#3
Originally Posted by pocoellie
I would definitely stay away from any new(modern) Singer in that price rate, I don't know about the higher end Singers though. I had so much trouble with my last Singer (80's) I took it back and got my money back and it was not a cheap machine then. I do have 2 old Singers though.
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Originally Posted by kristen0112
Originally Posted by pocoellie
I would definitely stay away from any new(modern) Singer in that price rate, I don't know about the higher end Singers though. I had so much trouble with my last Singer (80's) I took it back and got my money back and it was not a cheap machine then. I do have 2 old Singers though.
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Are there any features that you MUST have? As a quilter, I would look for needle up/down (and preferrably sideways as well), good lighting, feed dogs drop,.....
Compare the list to the machine features and see if one stands out. I had bought a Brother that had a really good Consumer Report rating and when I upgraded, I gave it to a friend. She uses it and loves it.
Can you go to a local dealer and see what they have in the line of used machines?
Compare the list to the machine features and see if one stands out. I had bought a Brother that had a really good Consumer Report rating and when I upgraded, I gave it to a friend. She uses it and loves it.
Can you go to a local dealer and see what they have in the line of used machines?
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I have a little Brother CS4000 that my DH got me for a spare. He got it at a great price, refurbished, with full warranty on Overstocked for a great price and shipping is very cheap. I would consider this as an option, but checking out used machines at various dealers in your areas is a great idea also. Good luck. Let us know what you decide.
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I wish I could help you as I have a Pfaff 7570 Creative and it wasn't cheap. I was using my MIL pfaff and fell in love with it and I felt that no other machine will do for me.. I love it.. My back up is a baby lock Grace.. I got it so my five yr old can sew by my side as it has great features for a lil one.. Plus I can 'borrow' it when I have a class..
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