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Old December 4th 05, 08:20 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,
of course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and
they had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on
topic: I asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something
similar to the Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said
the bernina foot was not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime
time, and that it doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting
machine. They also said that I should be able to do FMQ just as well
with any machine after some music and a glass of wine... what do you
guys think? Obviously they didn't want to lose a client to the
competition but is there some truth to this?
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Old December 4th 05, 08:45 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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DrQuilter wrote:

I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,
of course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and
they had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on
topic: I asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something
similar to the Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said
the bernina foot was not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime
time,


Well, I'd beg to differ. G I love the BSR and haven't had any problems
with it yet.

and that it doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting
machine.


Umm...it's *not* a big quilting machine, though! A big quilting machine
doesn't do anything except quilt (I think), while the Bernina machines
will piece, embroider (if you buy the module, which I didn't), and do a
variety of other sewing tasks. Not everyone has space for the big
machines, either. As for whether it does a good job of quilting, the
Bernina with BSR is doing fine (that's an understatement G) for me.

They also said that I should be able to do FMQ just as well
with any machine after some music and a glass of wine... what do you
guys think?


I think they're saying the same thing I was told for several years as I
was trying desperately to get my FM stitches to be even. G No matter
how much I practiced, I just couldn't do it, though. YMMV. Different
strokes, as they say.

Obviously they didn't want to lose a client to the
competition but is there some truth to this?


I think that each dealer is going to try to maximize the strengths of
their machines and minimize the strengths of the competitors' machines,
as well as the shortcomings of their own machines. It's human nature.
It's also -- probably -- the "company line". G I'd say that each
person needs to do the same thing we've all recommended in the past: sit
down with a variety of machines and see which one(s) fit his/her needs
best. HTH.

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Old December 4th 05, 09:18 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I don't know about the rest (except that of course they would remember
that beautiful Sofi) but a glass of wine really helps my MQ'ing a lot.
I can't just drink all day though ; )

I was just talking to DH about Bernina refusing to make a machine that
quilter's want. Since I have been quilting on the Brother with the
larger harp I don't think I could go back to MQ'ing on a standard sized
machine. IMO it is so tough to move the fabric around on the Bernina it
would counteract the help of the stitch regulator. If I was needing to
buy today I would seriously look into the Janome home machines for
quilting. I am hoping Bernina will come out of the dinosaur age and
bring us quilters a machine we want. We want it all, Stitch regulator
and a large harp. Hope at some point they will listen in to our needs.
Taria

DrQuilter wrote:
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,
of course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and
they had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on
topic: I asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something
similar to the Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said
the bernina foot was not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime
time, and that it doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting
machine. They also said that I should be able to do FMQ just as well
with any machine after some music and a glass of wine... what do you
guys think? Obviously they didn't want to lose a client to the
competition but is there some truth to this?


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Old December 4th 05, 09:29 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Honestly, I wouldn't expect a domestic machine to compare to a big
commercial long arm with a stitch regulator. I did try the Bernina at
a quilt show and was very impressed by it. Just couldn't afford it.

Linda
PATCHogue, NY
On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 11:20:45 -0800, DrQuilter
wrote:

hey said
the bernina foot was not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime
time, and that it doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting
machine.


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Old December 4th 05, 09:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I just recently heard from a lady who teaches seminars for Viking that she
thinks that very soon quite a few sewing machine companies are going to
start coming out with what quilters really want. Every one complains, no
matter which brand, about the small arm space. She thinks that the
companies are finally listening. Who knows whether that's true or not, but
it seems to me like these companies are missing the boat when they don't
manufacture what all their customers are asking for.

It's my impression that Viking will have the stitch regulator on their new
Mega Quilter, however, I don't see anything about that on their website.
--
Donna in Idaho
Website: www.LinusIdaho.org

"DrQuilter" wrote in message
...
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all, of
course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and they
had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on topic: I
asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something similar to the
Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said the bernina foot was
not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime time, and that it
doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting machine. They also said
that I should be able to do FMQ just as well with any machine after some
music and a glass of wine... what do you guys think? Obviously they didn't
want to lose a client to the competition but is there some truth to this?
--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)



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Old December 4th 05, 11:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I don't think many of us have room for a big quilting machine. I have sewn
on the Bernina several times, and love it. As soon as DH and I start on
updating our house (new floors, new bathtubs/showers, etc) the machine will
be included in the expense costs. Three of the ladies in my guild have the
new Bernina, and they love it. I do lots of things better after wine VBG

Sherry Starr

"DrQuilter" wrote in message
...
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all, of
course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and they
had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on topic: I
asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something similar to the
Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said the bernina foot was
not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime time, and that it
doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting machine. They also said
that I should be able to do FMQ just as well with any machine after some
music and a glass of wine... what do you guys think? Obviously they didn't
want to lose a client to the competition but is there some truth to this?
--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)



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Old December 5th 05, 12:05 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Donna,
They do have a stitch regulator for the Mega quilter, but it only works
along with the Inspira frame.

--
Lisa Caryl
http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl

remove the obvious to reply

"Donna in Idaho" (remove spam) wrote in message
...
I just recently heard from a lady who teaches seminars for Viking that she
thinks that very soon quite a few sewing machine companies are going to
start coming out with what quilters really want. Every one complains, no
matter which brand, about the small arm space. She thinks that the
companies are finally listening. Who knows whether that's true or not,

but
it seems to me like these companies are missing the boat when they don't
manufacture what all their customers are asking for.

It's my impression that Viking will have the stitch regulator on their new
Mega Quilter, however, I don't see anything about that on their website.
--
Donna in Idaho
Website:
www.LinusIdaho.org

"DrQuilter" wrote in message
...
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,

of
course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and they
had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on topic: I
asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something similar to the
Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said the bernina foot

was
not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime time, and that it
doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting machine. They also

said
that I should be able to do FMQ just as well with any machine after some
music and a glass of wine... what do you guys think? Obviously they

didn't
want to lose a client to the competition but is there some truth to this?


--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)





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Old December 5th 05, 01:06 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I thought they did! Since I don't have the room or the money for the Mega
quilter and/or the frame, I haven't paid that much attention. Just hear my
dealer (also my Project Linus chapter assistant) talk about it.
--
Donna in Idaho
Website: www.LinusIdaho.org

"Lisa Caryl" wrote in message
...
Donna,
They do have a stitch regulator for the Mega quilter, but it only works
along with the Inspira frame.

--
Lisa Caryl
http://www.picturetrails.com/quiltygurl

remove the obvious to reply

"Donna in Idaho" (remove spam) wrote in message
...
I just recently heard from a lady who teaches seminars for Viking that
she
thinks that very soon quite a few sewing machine companies are going to
start coming out with what quilters really want. Every one complains, no
matter which brand, about the small arm space. She thinks that the
companies are finally listening. Who knows whether that's true or not,

but
it seems to me like these companies are missing the boat when they don't
manufacture what all their customers are asking for.

It's my impression that Viking will have the stitch regulator on their
new
Mega Quilter, however, I don't see anything about that on their website.
--
Donna in Idaho
Website:
www.LinusIdaho.org

"DrQuilter" wrote in message
...
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,

of
course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and they
had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on topic: I
asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something similar to the
Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said the bernina foot

was
not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime time, and that it
doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting machine. They also

said
that I should be able to do FMQ just as well with any machine after some
music and a glass of wine... what do you guys think? Obviously they

didn't
want to lose a client to the competition but is there some truth to
this?


--
Dr. Quilter
http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali
(take the dog out for a walk)







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Old December 5th 05, 02:16 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I have no problem free motion stitching on my Viking. I refuse to quilt
anything larger than a twin size, so I have no idea how well I could do
it with all of that bulk. My larger quilts are sent out to be quilted.

Debbi in SO CA who is waiting to hear from the quilter as to when she
can take her CA king quilt over so that I have it back for my mom's
birthday.



DrQuilter wrote:
I stopped at the Viking area at my JoAnn's yesterday (the lovely ladies
remembered Sofia even if they hadn't seen her for a while, name and all,
of course she was wearing another hand knit sweater I made for her and
they had commented about the previous one so that helped). Back on
topic: I asked if Viking was planning on coming up with something
similar to the Bernina stitch regulator in the near future. They said
the bernina foot was not fine tuned yet, basically not ready for prime
time, and that it doesn't compare to what you get with a big quilting
machine. They also said that I should be able to do FMQ just as well
with any machine after some music and a glass of wine... what do you
guys think? Obviously they didn't want to lose a client to the
competition but is there some truth to this?

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Old December 5th 05, 03:10 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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That means you got the top finished! Woohoo Debbi.
Taria



Debbi wrote:
I have no problem free motion stitching on my Viking. I refuse to quilt
anything larger than a twin size, so I have no idea how well I could do
it with all of that bulk. My larger quilts are sent out to be quilted.

Debbi in SO CA who is waiting to hear from the quilter as to when she
can take her CA king quilt over so that I have it back for my mom's
birthday.




 




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