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Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Mary789 — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:57:08 GMT

I too have had this wonderful machine for about a year, and I am still very happy with its performance. I am always discovering new things that I am able to do with it. I am able to sew a quarter inch seam with different feet and different settings. It has a lot of options for quilters and lots of presser feet are included. I have done grid quilting with the walking foot, and fmq with the included fmq feet.

It is terrific with applique and has a stitch for invisible machine applique. The decor stitches are amazing and some are programed to stitch wider than 7 inches.

It is a very intuitive machine and can alert you to prevent errors or mistakes.

It is such a joy to sew and quilt with this machine that I find myself smiling at times when I am sewing. I would recommend it without hesitation.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

RUTHD-6 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:44:23 GMT

Thank you for answering my inquiry about the Laura Ashley NX2000. I purchased mine over a year ago and love to sew on it. I have made several quilts, wall hangings, pillows, curtains, etc. I have had no trouble at all and that's a good thing because my dealer offered not training what so ever. The Brother web site is very helpful if you have a question. Thanks again, Ruth

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Stitchinpick — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:43:42 GMT

I have it. I have had it a month now. I love it. It sews like a dream. It only took a day of reading the manual and playing with it to get comfortable. The manual(s) are wonderful. Also, the dealer will train me, but I have not gone in yet. I have a couple questions about a foot. The wide throat is awesome--real elbow room for manipulating things. It sews so straight that I barely have to touch the fabric. Lighting is so bright that I could see the dark threads! (A real problem for me). I also considered my shop, which has the best repairman in the area. Consider your dealer too. If anything goes wrong, I wanted to know it would not be extra complicated.

Hope this is helpful.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Spudgrandma — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:25:11 GMT

Hi Cindytooo, it is nice to meet you. You might be interested in the FMQ Group if you have some questions or some answers. :)

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Spudgrandma — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:23:37 GMT

Hi crowmel, it is nice to meet you. Congrats on your new machine.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Cindytooo — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:17:07 GMT

I bought that machine and I love it. I'm still learning about it. It's a charm ,I was going to buy the janome 7700 but glad I bought this one.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

crowmel — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:28:17 GMT

Yes, mine did come with the table and it is so perfect. It is just the right size (HxWxL). I have two folding 4' tables that I can use on either side of the table temporarily when I am working on a quilt. Just a note to some of you that are interested. I have been practicing with a ruler that I purchased when I bought the machine. The ruler helps stitching in the ditch, etc. I could have never done this with a DSM. I lay the ruler down on the fabric and then move fabric and ruler to get the desired effect. In order to save money on ruler guides/tools I had my favorite glass shop cut 1/4" plexiglas circles. Only paid about $20 and ended up with 5 circles ranging from 10"-4" diameter. The longarm tools circles pack is well over $100.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Stephanie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:47:47 GMT

crowmel:
I love it!! I like my decision.

Thanks for the info. Come join us in the Fear No More FMQ practices.

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Granny M — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:27:56 GMT

crowmel:
I have been practicing every day on the HQSS and getting back to the control that I am use to. Love this machine!! I spent $4300 on it new! Would do it again tomorrow!

I have so wanted one of those, did yours come with the table? I am saving up the pennies in hopes I can get one before I am no longer able to sew.

Granny M

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

gini — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:41:45 GMT

welcome crowmel i tried one of these out and it is a good machine gini

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

crowmel — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:12:58 GMT

For those of you that would like to know an owners opinion about the HQ Sweet Sixteen, I just purchased one. I did research and wanted a sit down machine because I have limited space in my sewing room and will be downsizing to a smaller house in the future as we retire. I didn't want to be quilting with a longarm with frame in the garage and really couldn't justify the cost for making quilts for myself and family. I couldn't see spending that much money unless I was going to go into business. I don't want to go into business. I looked at a number of machines and had reduced my search to two machines, the tinlizzie and HQ SS. Well, when I went to a dealer to try out the TL sit down, I was told that it is being discontinued because of a problem first with name and then with stitching. I was told that it would be several weeks before a new model would be released. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to try it out and I wasn't ready to wait until the new one was tested in the field. I then found a dealer for HQ SS and bought it on the spot. I have it set up and running. There is a difference from moving from my DSM-Bernina 440 to the HQ, but I love it!! I like my decision. I have the BSR on the 440, but never use it. I have been practicing every day on the HQSS and getting back to the control that I am use to. Love this machine!! I spent $4300 on it new! Would do it again tomorrow!!

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Granny M — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:03:35 GMT

RUTHD-6:
I am shopping for a machine that has a large work area for sewing and quilting.

The 6000 does it all embr, quilting, large throat, that said, I am hoping to save enough for a mid arm or long arm in the next year or so. How big is the throat space on the 2000. I personally like the quality and value of the brother machines.

Granny M

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

RUTHD-6 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:28:56 GMT

Dear Granny M.,

Thank you for your response. The Brother Laura Ashley NX2000 is a quilting/sewing machine. It has some great features, one being that it sews in several directions. If you go to the Brother web site you will be able to see a demonstration. I am shopping for a machine that has a large work area for sewing and quilting. I have an older Janome machine that sews great but the work area is small and it lacks a lot of features that the new machines have.

Have a great day,

Ruth D

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Granny M — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:42:35 GMT

RUTHD-6:

Can anyone tell me if they have this machine and if they would recommend it?

Ruth

Ruth, I have the Brother quattro 6000 D , This is the 2nd brother I have owned and I have found them to be great machines. The last one I had is still going strong after 20 plus years. I am not familar with the one you are asking about. Is it an embroidery machine or reg sewing?

Granny M

Re: Brother Laura Ashley NX2000

Nana — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:19:09 GMT

Ruth

I don't have any personal experience with this particular machine but I have had Brother machines before and really liked them. Usually a good machine for the money. Welcome to the site.