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Well, I decided I just could not tolerate the problems anymore and traded in my Pfaff 2.0 for a Bernina 750 with a stitch regulator. What a dream of a machine. I had started stitching in the ditch with the Pfaff prior to trading it in. Once I got the Bernina I was able to reduce the pressure foot pressure...
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I have a Pfaff Expressions 2.0 and have been having problems with it skipping stitches when doing FMQ. I have had it to the shop several times and tried various needle sizes and types of thead and varying the speed at which I sew. I was wondering if others have had the same type of problem, especially...
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Happy New Year Quilters! I am new to Quilters Club...new to embroidery. I am interested in buying n embroidery machine but have become totally overwhelmed. I am looking to spend no more than 2K. Any suggestions? I have been told Janome, Viking and Baby Lock are good machines. Thanks!
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I was wondering if anyone has gotten a sewing machine from Wal-mart or Sears before, Yesterday I was at Super Wal-mart in Ardmore and noticed that they had more sewing Machines and even embroidery ones to on the shelf. My mom recently got one from Sears and it sews like a dream but I have only gotten...
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I recently had both of my singer sewing machines die on me...I love to quilt and play with the fabric. Now all i can do is look at the fabric. I have been searching for a new machine but have no clue what I should go for. I want something easy to use, multiple stitches, lettering and can easily handle...
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Craigslist is a really good idea! Maybe I will find my dream machine on there!!! Penny I don't think I could ever go back to a machine with a "normal" throat size after using my Pfaff grand quilter for so long. It makes quilting so much easier with the wide throat...I think mine is 17"...
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About 8 years ago, before I knew anything about sewing or quilting, I paid less than 200 for a Sears branded Janome Harmony 4052 sewing machine. Paid an extra 30 for a walking foot (once I found out what it was). This is a really basic machine that has taken me through 6 bed sized quilts and a half dozen...
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welcome pattern seeker. the most important thing is to have your dealer close to you. western washing ton has a big fair in the fall. all of the major dealers are there and you can try all the machines out semi-side-by-side so you can compare. the big quilt shows will also have the major dealers with...
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I'm bumping this thread to the top! Tammy - NE : What did you end up buying? Linda Froggie Quilter (Okla): I see you have an Espire. Any hints on using the machine?
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Nancy That may be true but you never know when you might run across that awesome deal for a bigger machine. And the frame should last for a very long time. In fact the frames usually will outlast the machines.