Horror at the antique shop
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That's so nice to hear :- ) I have read several advicing beginners to start with a more reasonably priced model or used machine, then advance to something with higher specs. I just don't see how quilting and patchwork can get that advanced (view point from someone who has just made a few patchwork cushion covers and a quilted blanket). I do see the point of those long arm machines but I hope to get by on a regular 201.
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That's so nice to hear :- ) I have read several advicing beginners to start with a more reasonably priced model or used machine, then advance to something with higher specs. I just don't see how quilting and patchwork can get that advanced (view point from someone who has just made a few patchwork cushion covers and a quilted blanket). I do see the point of those long arm machines but I hope to get by on a regular 201.
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I have struggled when free motion darning on my 201, but it might be setting issues or beginner issues. I have bought a new jumping foot for it but haven't had a chance to try it yet. I have a Bernina 730 with much the same bobbin type as model 15, it free motions with out any fuzz, but it's a free arm model and those flat beds in cabinets are great for handeling larger plains of fabric. I'm not very ambitious on the quilting side, my plan is a robe like Bilbo Baggins have in the Hobbit, and a couple of nice cosy patchwork blanket size quilts.
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I started out with a 1914 Singer 66-3 Hand Crank, and have scratched and clawed my way up to a 1950s Singer 319W Treadle so far. I’m wanting to advance on to a 1960s Singer 401G Treadle, but for now, it’s just a dream....
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