I have one set up for FMQ only, I really like it and added it to my "want" list after reading so much about them on here. A great machine.

My mom always gave the hand wheel a turn on her old black Singer (don't know the model), so I always did, too, until I got a newer machine. Sadly, Mom sold the old black Singer and replaced it with a "Stylist 457" which I have always hated! She gave it to me last summer, and I promptly passed it on to my SIL. I don't own a 15 - yet!

I find it so fascinating to see how many quilters use their 15-91 for FMQ only. It makes me feel like I made a good decision when I bought my 15-91 for the same thing. I'm in good company:)

Got this one last week. bare wires and abuse showing. Haven't touched it yet.

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I have 2 of them. One was my mom's the other I bought at auction because I wanted the cabinet. The cabinet is a wreck and the machine is just dirty. The finish is really nice. It was made in Canada. Wonder how it got to Texas?

bkay

Bkay machines made in Singers Canadian factory were sold here in the US just like machines were from the UK factory, the Brazilian factory, the Italian factory, etc.....

Cari

Leon that one looks in better shape than the one I got a couple months ago.

Cari

15-91
 

by far the best machine to do patchwork on ,I even take mine to quilt retreats. I have a big van so I can haul it.

I have a 15-88 treadle that I am teaching myself to fmq with rulers. I have been using it for piecing and I have quilted a wall hanging on it with a walking foot and a lot of other sewing. Just a lovely machine. I learned to sew on my moms 15-91, which she bought after learning to sew on my grandma's treadle. She got such a kick out of me having a treadle, she told me that she bought an electric machine as soon as she could afford one:-) One day that machine will come to me as well.

I have 2 of them, plus one extra motor. I haven't used in quite awhile, but now have a job that I think only the 15-91 can handle - going through heavy strapping used for handles on a large tote bag. None of the new computerized machines, and definitely not the little FW, can do it - So 15-91 is the last hope. If it works, I'll post a photo of the completed bag.