For over 29 years I have been sewing on my old workhorse, amazing all-metal Sears Kenmore Ultra Stitch-12. It's been remarkably reliable. My repair man said never to part with this excellent machine but I think it's time to move it to the back of the table.
I'm looking for a quilter's sewing machine. I've tried to google which machine would be best for what I do but it's so confusing. I need advice from people with experience. I've heard that Pfaff, Janome, Bernina and Husqvarna were the machines I should look at.
I don't want all the bells and whistles but I'll take some. I still just do straight seam quilting so I don't want anything complicated. I don't think I want electronic/digital/computerized. I want a good straight forward machine that will make quilting easier with consistently beautiful stitches. Can anyone point me in the right direction based on personal experience?
WEll, you will get as many answers as there are quilters out there. :) If you want a basic work horse machine, you might be happier buying an older model/used one.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'm of the 'Nothing Sews Like a Bernina' persuasion. :)
Linda
Linda, I'm hoping that one name comes up more times then that's the machine for me. So far I'm leaning toward Bernina :)
DeleteYou sound like you're describing a Bernina! Personally I use a Janome Memory Craft 6600 but that night be more than you want! I wanted a Bernina but it was four times my budget!
ReplyDeleteOkay Bernina - expensive. Janome - too much machine?
DeleteI went from a Viking Husqvarna 105 (since 1987) to an Elna Excellence 740 this past November. I will never part with my Viking, it's all metal inside and will sew over anything. Also does nice free motion quilting. I just wanted a larger throat and maybe a "few" decorative stitches. I could not be happier with my Elna. It does have more stitches than I will ever use though... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! I have not heard of Elna. I will check into that brand.
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