Need advice about a sewing machine

I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range,
even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time,
until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman
even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any
experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig
up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you
may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

Hi Jalynne, Looks like a nice machine. Lots of bells and a few whistles
too. May I ask the price for this? I do not have direct experience with
Hus machines. Did you take a little quilt sandwich to give the walking
foot a try? That would show what this little beauty can do.

Hugs, Linda

Well, from what I know--no personal experience--the Huskystar line is kind
of like the Bernette line. Made for Husqvarna, but not in Sweden. I've heard
that the quality of the lower-end line suffers, but I'd think they'd have to
be decent for Husqvarna to be associated with them. Do you like/trust the
dealer? Does this Viking dealer not have any used Vikings?

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must
say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my
price range,
even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite
some time,
until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman
even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have
any
experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments
I can dig
up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any
advice you
may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

They didn't have any in my price range, Heidi. I can only spend $600, maximum, and
the least expensive they had was $900. I'll keep looking closer to the time when I
have all the money for it, though. Just need to keep my options open, so I don't
make a rushed decision....decisions made in haste are ones I end up regretting.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"hfw" wrote in message
...
Well, from what I know--no personal experience--the Huskystar line is kind
of like the Bernette line. Made for Husqvarna, but not in Sweden. I've heard
that the quality of the lower-end line suffers, but I'd think they'd have to
be decent for Husqvarna to be associated with them. Do you like/trust the
dealer? Does this Viking dealer not have any used Vikings?

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must
say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my
price range,
even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite
some time,
until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman
even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have
any
experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments
I can dig
up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any
advice you
may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

I did try it out, and was happy with the way it sews. The SRP is $599.00, but I have
a quote from the shop for $499, hoping to see if I can get it any lower, if not more
goodies thrown in.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"nana2b" wrote in message news:rhmud.3734$mn6.3189@trnddc07...
Hi Jalynne, Looks like a nice machine. Lots of bells and a few whistles too. May
I ask the price for this? I do not have direct experience with Hus machines. Did
you take a little quilt sandwich to give the walking foot a try? That would show
what this little beauty can do.

Hugs, Linda

I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet
don't work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the
Big Foot, or the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the
machine. I would suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
De-Fang email address to reply
Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must
say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at
all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may
work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want...
http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4"
foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a
model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but
I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may
have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them to throw
those things into the deal!
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"frood" wrote in message
. com...
I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet don't
work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the Big Foot, or
the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I would
suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
De-Fang email address to reply
Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price
range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite
some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone
have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments
I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any
advice you may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

Jalynne, if you are a died in the wool Pfaff person, you just might not like
the Huskystar. Wonder what the chances would be of your getting a guarantee
that will let you bring it back if you are not pleased? Polly

"Jalynne" wrote in message
nk.net...
Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them
to throw
those things into the deal!
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"frood" wrote in message
. com...
I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic
feet don't
work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the
Big Foot, or
the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I
would
suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
De-Fang email address to reply
Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I
must say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in
my price
range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me
for quite
some time, until I can afford what I really want...
http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot.
Does anyone
have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of
the comments
I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust.
Thanks for any
advice you may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

Depends on what you mean by "dyed in the wool". I've only ever really used my mom's
7570, and I fell in love with it, but I know I can't afford anything close to that
right now.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
nk.net...
Jalynne, if you are a died in the wool Pfaff person, you just might not like
the Huskystar. Wonder what the chances would be of your getting a guarantee
that will let you bring it back if you are not pleased? Polly

"Jalynne" wrote in message
nk.net...
Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them
to throw
those things into the deal!
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"frood" wrote in message
. com...
I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic
feet don't
work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the
Big Foot, or
the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I
would
suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
De-Fang email address to reply
Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown


"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I
must say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in
my price
range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me
for quite
some time, until I can afford what I really want...
http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot.
Does anyone
have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of
the comments
I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust.
Thanks for any
advice you may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

Personally Id go with a good used Bernina, an 830. I use it for every sewing
job. Its old, yes, but has only needed one repair, I wish I could say the
same for myself. Its quilting area is not wonderful but its a good
hardworking machine. You could name it, oh...say.. hmm.. Bernie? :-)
J. knows Im having fun with her folks. I have such a Bernie, its about the
only *modern* machine I have ever used and it hasnt let me down yet.
Hugs
diana

--
Weird people need beads, too
"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must
say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my
price range,
even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite
some time,
until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The
saleswoman
even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have
any
experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments
I can dig
up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any
advice you
may have.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne