SM opinions please...

Babylock Quest --- thumbs up, thumbs down or neutral? A friend is
about to buy one and wanted me to ask around.

Sunny

Depends on how big a gamble she wants to take. Seems like we've had two
here. One was just fine; the other couldn't be made to work no matter what
or who. That bummer was finally sold cheap just to get rid of it. IMS -
meaning 'if memory serves'. Polly


"Sunny" wrote in message
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Babylock Quest --- thumbs up, thumbs down or neutral? A friend is
about to buy one and wanted me to ask around.

Sunny

I really like mine. Sews wonderfully. However, it isn't getting much use
now-I bought the Brother Quattro. What an awesome machine. I've had many
machines in my day, but nothing that sews and embroiders like the Quattro.
It's in a class by itself. Once I do more embroidery, I'll use the Quest
for everything else. I still can't figure why Musicmaker had such a bad
time with it. It's here to stay.
Gen

"Sunny" wrote in message
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Babylock Quest --- thumbs up, thumbs down or neutral? A friend is
about to buy one and wanted me to ask around.

Sunny

Wow, Gen..... I am in awe that you've got such an incredible machine.
I'm not really into embroidery, but when I saw that machine I just
drooled.

Sunny

On Jun 12, 4:00*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
Depends on how big a gamble she wants to take. *Seems like we've had two
here. *One was just fine; the other couldn't be made to work no matter what
or who. *That bummer was finally sold cheap just to get rid of it. *IMS -
meaning 'if memory serves'. *Polly

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Babylock Quest --- thumbs up, thumbs down or neutral? A friend is
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You are right Polly--one was VERY bad.

lyn

I've got one and I'm very happy with it! Several things sold me on it,
including the "free-arm" capability, the number of feet that come with it,
the number of feet that are compatible with the "even-feed" function, and
the knee-lift. Recently, I've seen ads for the Quest-Plus or Quest 2. When
I emailed Babylock, this is the answer that I received as to the difference
between the two machines.

The Quest 2 offers many small changes from the Quest. Some are not
noticeable but there has been adjustments made on the inside.

1. The one most asked about is the adjustment made at the end of stitching.
It was slowed down and the extra stitches taken at the end were adjusted.

2. You no longer will have to disconnect the foot control to use the
START/STOP button.

3. The stitch length manual settings for some stitches can be shortened to
0.

I really raised H*** about the stitch length not going to 0,(#3) especially
for satin stitching. Sent numerous emails to the company. My dealer was
able to get into the machine somehow and corrected that oversight, so my
plain Quest has it. That was a huge issue for me.
Gen


"Alice in PA" wrote in message
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I've got one and I'm very happy with it! Several things sold me on it,
including the "free-arm" capability, the number of feet that come with it,
the number of feet that are compatible with the "even-feed" function, and
the knee-lift. Recently, I've seen ads for the Quest-Plus or Quest 2.
When I emailed Babylock, this is the answer that I received as to the
difference between the two machines.

The Quest 2 offers many small changes from the Quest. Some are not
noticeable but there has been adjustments made on the inside.

1. The one most asked about is the adjustment made at the end of
stitching. It was slowed down and the extra stitches taken at the end were
adjusted.

2. You no longer will have to disconnect the foot control to use the
START/STOP button.

3. The stitch length manual settings for some stitches can be shortened to
0.

4. Straight stitches can be programmed into the machine' memory and will
sew continuously with no auto-lock stitches. I hope this information helps

5. The Quest Plus has 1 more foot than the Quest. . It is the free-motion
Open Toe Quilting. This foot is available also for the Quest.

6. The felling foot is an additional foot available for both machines.

Hope this information is helpful.


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Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"Sunny" wrote in message
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Babylock Quest --- thumbs up, thumbs down or neutral? A friend is
about to buy one and wanted me to ask around.

Sunny