Sticker Shock!!

[MayinJerset]

Dee you said, "I may just get a cheap jobby from Walmart for now and keep saving for a good one. And thanks for the model suggestions, I'm off to do more research!"

My advice to to keep doing research for something affordable because I bought a cheapie jobby at CostCo when I began quilting and while it worked fine and still does, it didn't hold ups to the amount of sewing I did. At least once a year I had it in for repairs that cost 75 - 80 bucks, and then the thread spindle broke off and couldn't be replaced so I saved and bought a Pfaff, not the most expensive one or one with embroidery but I love it's even feed feature. So keep looking. May in Jersey

[bakermom]

My DDs sew on Brother machines from WM. they have been very happy with them. My DH bought a PRW machine for me recently from WM. It is lightweight but sews quite nice. If I were going to buy one as my main machine I would look at the 9050 Brother has. it comes with a lot of extras and I believe is under $200

[RiverMomm]

If you decide to buy a machine from Walmart, check the website. The Canadian Walmart site has several and shipping is free.

[Slokarma]

Just reminded me, if you buy online from WM's and lot's of other stores, don't forget to use something like http://www.mrrebates.com which offers 2% off WM purchases. I try to go thru this website whenever I order on line AND especially during the holidays and ended up with $200 in my account just for buying items I was buying anyways. Offers change every wk and you can search by store or product.

[Musical_Starling]

I didn't even notice them until you mentioned it . . .

I think I'm addicted lol

Have you tried Sears? I don't know where you are in Newfoundland but if there is a store or outlet near you there are some good little machines through them for under that price. They have a couple of Elna brand ones that are perfect for about two or three hundred dollars. Have a peek on line at Sears.ca and you may see something there.

I'm actually in Paradise, just outside St. John's. Not sure if the Sears store in the Avalon Mall carries sewing machines, but it's worth a look I looked on Sears.ca a couple of days ago and only found Kenmore machines, but it was a bit of a hurried look so I may have missed some. Thanks!

Dee you said, "I may just get a cheap jobby from Walmart for now and keep saving for a good one. And thanks for the model suggestions, I'm off to do more research!"

My advice to to keep doing research for something affordable because I bought a cheapie jobby at CostCo when I began quilting and while it worked fine and still does, it didn't hold ups to the amount of sewing I did. At least once a year I had it in for repairs that cost 75 - 80 bucks, and then the thread spindle broke off and couldn't be replaced so I saved and bought a Pfaff, not the most expensive one or one with embroidery but I love it's even feed feature. So keep looking. May in Jersey

My grandmother always told me, "You get what you pay for", so I have no doubt that a cheaper machine is only a bandaid solution It would basically just be something for me to use for now while I'm saving for something better. I think the consensus is that I should save and get a good name with a good guarantee behind it, but while I'm saving I still need something a little more reliable than the David and Goliath duo that I have now lol Hence the need for a temporary cheap jobby And thinking of David and Goliath, once my sewing room is presentable again (I just moved new furniture in there lol) I should take a picture of the two side by side, because the size difference is HILARIOUS!

My DDs sew on Brother machines from WM. they have been very happy with them. My DH bought a PRW machine for me recently from WM. It is lightweight but sews quite nice. If I were going to buy one as my main machine I would look at the 9050 Brother has. it comes with a lot of extras and I believe is under $200

I actually looked at that one last night! lol It's $250 here, but I can buy it in store and it has enough extras to keep me occupied while I save my money and shop around a bit more

If you decide to buy a machine from Walmart, check the website. The Canadian Walmart site has several and shipping is free.

Most of the machines that are online I can actually get in store here. We have three walmarts, plus a fourth opening in CBS sometime soon and there is another a little over an hour away where my mom lives. So between them all, I should be able to buy most of them in store I didn't know shipping was free though, that's awesome! If I find one online that I can't get in store I'll definitely go that route! Thanks!

Just reminded me, if you buy online from WM's and lot's of other stores, don't forget to use something like http://www.mrrebates.com which offers 2% off WM purchases. I try to go thru this website whenever I order on line AND especially during the holidays and ended up with $200 in my account just for buying items I was buying anyways. Offers change every wk and you can search by store or product.

I'm not sure if that works for Walmart's Canadian website, but I'll definitely have a look I'm always looking for coupons when I shop online, I use retailmenot.com a fair bit, but it's nice to have somewhere else to look too Thanks!


Smiley face overload once again! And with all of the quotes, probably the longest post in history lol

[RiverMomm]

I am not sure why, but sometimes the online prices are less with Walmart than the in-store prices for the same item. Hey, if you save $10, it's $10 more for fabric. And I agree with getting a less expensive machine and saving for a better machine down the road. I don't see how you are sewing at all with the beast or the tiny little sewing machine wanna-be. LOL Now YOU are a dedicated sewer!

[Musical_Starling]

I am not sure why, but sometimes the online prices are less with Walmart than the in-store prices for the same item. Hey, if you save $10, it's $10 more for fabric. And I agree with getting a less expensive machine and saving for a better machine down the road. I don't see how you are sewing at all with the beast or the tiny little sewing machine wanna-be. LOL Now YOU are a dedicated sewer!

The prices seem to be about the same here, but then again I only checked out a couple of prices, so others may be way off! And considering that the Dressmaker only sews straight-ish and I still managed to pull off a purse for MIL for Mother's Day, I think I just have too much patience lol I certainly have the want to sew, now if I can just learn the skills!

[Sewbee]

I own 2 of these Brother PC 420 Project Runway machines. Bought the first one 2 years ago, loved it so much I bought another one last Fall. I keep one setup for piecing and general sewing and the other is setup for Free motion quilting or using my walking foot. LOVE these machines. Currently available on Amazon for $399. I bought both mine from Amazon and have had no problems with either of them. Just read the user reviews to see how well it is rated.

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Limited-Edition-Project-Machine/dp/B000XE3FGO/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1344814243&sr=1-1&keywords=Brother+PC-420+PRW+Limited+Edition+Project+Runway+Sewing+Mach ine

[Bneighbor]

I have that wonderful brother Quattro....but I also have a janome jem and the brother "Winnie the pooh" (both sure of the number). Love all three. Each one has a different job in my life.
The project runway machine is also fantastic, I have 2 ladies in my class that just got them and they love them. One got the basic from Walmart, the other is just above the basic and she got it at sewing shop, it was a trade in (owner upgrade). The shop I deal with always has machines from up-trades, great bargains. When I traded up, my machines were cleaned and tuned...one sold within a day after I traded. Them what you are looking for and they migh know of a customer who is going to trade in, you all will benefit!
Buy the best you can buy for the money you have. Save for the future and upgrade to a better machine as time goes on.

[Monique]

Another suggestion, check out kiijii (sp?), sometimes you can find great deals. Good luck in your search.