Sewing machines recommended for quilting and doing general sewing???
 

What do you like about your machine and/or dislike?
Which machines would you stay away from and why?
Live in the USA and am not real mechanically minded!!
Are those of you with electronic machines with touch pads happy with your
machines? Have you had problems creating costly expenses?
Can I get a machine for under $2000?

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Sewing machines recommended for quilting and doing general sewing???
 

On 9/10/2014 8:51 PM, Sandy from Alexandria wrote:

What do you like about your machine and/or dislike?
Which machines would you stay away from and why?
Live in the USA and am not real mechanically minded!!
Are those of you with electronic machines with touch pads happy with your
machines? Have you had problems creating costly expenses?
Can I get a machine for under $2000?

My main machine is an Elna 6003 (Quilter's Dream model). It is an older
(12+ years) computerized machine. I like the needle-down feature, the
built-in needle threader, and the push-button reverse. It has a drop-in
bobbin, which I prefer. It also has a nice buttonhole and a nice
selection of decorative and utility stitches.

I also have a 1965 or 66 Elna Supermatic - my first machine - and an
Elna Stella, which is a small, older machine I bought used for classes
and retreats.

I would stay away from the cheap machines sold at big box stores, though
some have them and seem to like them. If you are on a tight budget, look
at used machines at a good sewing machine dealer. They often have good
machines that they have taken in in trade when someone upgrades to a
newer, fancier model.

Most important, find a good reliable dealer that you can trust. Ask
around if you don't know any. Try to avoid picking one out of the
yellow pages. One indication of a reliable dealer is one who has been
around for a while.

Julia in MN

Sewing machines recommended for quilting and doing general sewing???
 

On Thu, 11 Sep 2014 01:51:43 +0000, Sandy from Alexandria
m wrote:


What do you like about your machine and/or dislike?
Which machines would you stay away from and why?
Live in the USA and am not real mechanically minded!!
Are those of you with electronic machines with touch pads happy with your
machines? Have you had problems creating costly expenses?
Can I get a machine for under $2000?

Just as with cars, what's right for one person is not right for
another. This is a good read.

http://www.craftsy.com/article/tips-...sewing-machine

-Irene

Sewing machines recommended for quilting and doing general sewing???
 

I learned I don't like computer machines and prefer mechanical. I am one of
a very
few though. You should be able to find a nice machine at that price point.
I would
suggest a machine with a large harp or bed so there is a lot of room to
work. I like
the ones that are fast too. If you can get to a larger quilt show you can
test a lot
of machines from various makers in one shot. maybe even get a good show
price.
If not go to the dealers in your area and start testing. HTH, Taria

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What do you like about your machine and/or dislike?
Which machines would you stay away from and why?
Live in the USA and am not real mechanically minded!!
Are those of you with electronic machines with touch pads happy with your
machines? Have you had problems creating costly expenses?
Can I get a machine for under $2000?

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