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Singer featherweight, newer model vs. older model
I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store
and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! |
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What's the hurry? I have the Brother PC 1500 and it is fast,
like the Juki TL98. They have a carry handle and lots of room to work in. If speed is your need I would pass on a FW. Not sure how fast the Janome Gem is but might be an option for you. Taria Beth Pierce wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! |
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Old featherweights are not used for speed but an accurate stitch when peiceing. I just love mine and would not trade it for a new model. -- Bonnie, the Quilt Lady NJ |
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I'm puzzled about the need for speed too. My Bernina man says that the 1230
sews much faster than newer models. I wondered why anyone would care. Inquiring minds want to know. Polly "Sandy Foster" wrote in message ... In article , (Beth Pierce) wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! I've seen one of the new FWs, and I didn't care for it. It didn't do a nice stitch, like the old ones do. YMMV, of course. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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They must think we like to sew curtains or something :-p
Roberta in D, curtain fabric waiting in a bag, brain waiting for a mental kick in the butt "Polly Esther" wrote in message link.net... I'm puzzled about the need for speed too. My Bernina man says that the 1230 sews much faster than newer models. I wondered why anyone would care. Inquiring minds want to know. Polly "Sandy Foster" wrote in message ... In article , (Beth Pierce) wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! I've seen one of the new FWs, and I didn't care for it. It didn't do a nice stitch, like the old ones do. YMMV, of course. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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Oh. Thank you Roberta. I never thought of curtains. In fact, I never think
of curtains. Phooey. Polly "Roberta Zollner" wrote in message ... They must think we like to sew curtains or something :-p Roberta in D, curtain fabric waiting in a bag, brain waiting for a mental kick in the butt "Polly Esther" wrote in message link.net... I'm puzzled about the need for speed too. My Bernina man says that the 1230 sews much faster than newer models. I wondered why anyone would care. Inquiring minds want to know. Polly "Sandy Foster" wrote in message ... In article , (Beth Pierce) wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! I've seen one of the new FWs, and I didn't care for it. It didn't do a nice stitch, like the old ones do. YMMV, of course. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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"Sandy Foster" wrote in message ... In article , (Beth Pierce) wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! I've seen one of the new FWs, and I didn't care for it. It didn't do a nice stitch, like the old ones do. YMMV, of course. Wait a minnit! There are NEW featherweights?? Where can I take a look at them? Smee -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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you don't want the new FW. don't look at all like a 1950ish model, all
plastic. only common feature besides the name is their weight, I think. Smee wrote: Wait a minnit! There are NEW featherweights?? Where can I take a look at them? Smee -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:24:43 GMT, Sandy Foster
wrote: In article , (Beth Pierce) wrote: I am getting involved in quilting classes at my local quilting store and am considering a lightweight machine to take to and from class. I've been looking at the new featherweights, and see that they are 10 lbs., which is a "workable" weight. The question I have is, does anyone know how many stitches per minute the machine does? Also, if you have an older featherweight, 1950's type model, would you happen to know the stitches per minute for that one? I am basing my purchase on how fast the machines are. I could take my old Touch and Sew, but that one's a little heavy. Thanks for your help! I've seen one of the new FWs, and I didn't care for it. It didn't do a nice stitch, like the old ones do. YMMV, of course. The new FW's are made in Japan and from what I hear are a piece of junk. Mardi Real e-mail address spelled out to prevent spam. mardi at mardiweb dot com. ____________________ My Quilting page: http://www.mardiweb.com/quilts/MardiQuilts.html Paint Shop Pro tutorials: http://www.mardiweb.com/web Low-Fat Lifestyle Forum: http://www.mardiweb.com/lowfat |
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