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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sewing Machine Saga continues...
We picked up my sewing machine on our way home from the trip. I finally got to use it and it worked fine. I finished quilting the baby quilt that I was so close to finishing before we left. Then I sat down yesterday and began quilting a pink baby quilt. I was about 1/2 done and would you believe the machine died again!
So it is time. The question is still "What do I buy?". I'm just not sure but it is time to go shopping. I'm so unhappy with my Viking that I'll probably go a different direction. Janome or Bernina???? Oh, I hate this!
My machine (just a simple Janome) just doesn't have the horsepower to stitch nicely (or accurately) through multiple layers (like when I'm nesting seams together in piecing a block). I don't machine quilt, so I don't need anything fancy, but I do need a machine that will allow me to piece easily and accurately. So I'm facing a similar dilemma ... what to buy! I have a feeling that most everything that I look at will be fancier (and more expensive) than I need ... because all I intend to do with my machine is a little repair work, maybe sew an occasional garment but primarily just quilt piecing. I'll be following along with your decision-making process in hopes that I can learn something. Good luck!
Such a dilemma...ugh! I have so many machines cuz they aren't worth anything on a trade. I have been doing a bit of research on machines (some friends are in need of something new, also) and if I were to get something I would go for a Janome Horizon. There are so many of the gals I follow who use that machine and do incredible piecing and quilting (Leah Day for example of just one!!!). Wish you the best!!!!
I think you will get more bang for your buck with a Janome. I would LOVE to own a Bernina, but you need a big harp space for FMQ, and you will pay a small fortune with a Bernina. Even te small ones are expensive!
I just read Doreen's comment, and IF I had the money, I would get a horizon as well. I got the Janome 1600P-QC. I love it. BUT, it only straight stitches. No zigzag or anything. I got a deal at $800 and I can trade up for the full $800 within the year if I wish. I honestly love it...although I wish I at least had a zigzag. But my old machine has many decortive stitches. It still works fine. It just didn't like to FMQ. Just do your homework and test drive them out!!!
My machine (just a simple Janome) just doesn't have the horsepower to stitch nicely (or accurately) through multiple layers (like when I'm nesting seams together in piecing a block). I don't machine quilt, so I don't need anything fancy, but I do need a machine that will allow me to piece easily and accurately. So I'm facing a similar dilemma ... what to buy! I have a feeling that most everything that I look at will be fancier (and more expensive) than I need ... because all I intend to do with my machine is a little repair work, maybe sew an occasional garment but primarily just quilt piecing. I'll be following along with your decision-making process in hopes that I can learn something. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSuch a dilemma...ugh! I have so many machines cuz they aren't worth anything on a trade. I have been doing a bit of research on machines (some friends are in need of something new, also) and if I were to get something I would go for a Janome Horizon. There are so many of the gals I follow who use that machine and do incredible piecing and quilting (Leah Day for example of just one!!!). Wish you the best!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you will get more bang for your buck with a Janome. I would LOVE to own a Bernina, but you need a big harp space for FMQ, and you will pay a small fortune with a Bernina. Even te small ones are expensive!
ReplyDeleteI just read Doreen's comment, and IF I had the money, I would get a horizon as well. I got the Janome 1600P-QC. I love it. BUT, it only straight stitches. No zigzag or anything. I got a deal at $800 and I can trade up for the full $800 within the year if I wish. I honestly love it...although I wish I at least had a zigzag. But my old machine has many decortive stitches. It still works fine. It just didn't like to FMQ. Just do your homework and test drive them out!!!
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