My question of the day ......

[Mia]

Hi everyone,

I know this is an often visited topic....

I have been sewing machine shopping ..... I checked out the Husqvarna, Babylock, and Bernina plus I read many of your posts asking for advice. I understand that everyone has different skill levels and all that... so indulge me please and will you tell me your opinion on what special features you feel a quilter needs in a sewing machine? What do you have that you love and use, and what do you wish your machine had.

Thanks so much in advance, I appreciate your help
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Mia

[gloria]

Re: My question of the day ......

Hi from Michigan. I just purchased a new sewing machine last week. I have a Pfaff that I love but it did not have a large enough opening for quilting large quilts. I was always fighting to shove the material through the opening. So that is the first suggestion I have, make sure you have the largest opening you can afford to buy. My new Janome has a 9x5 and I love it. Second would be to have a needle down option so when you stop your needle stays in the material. A 1/4 inch foot is a must have. If you think you will be machine quilting a walking foot is also a good option. I'm sure some of the other gals will have more ideas, but these are just few that I could not live without. Hope this helps and Good Luck.

[toggpine]

Re: My question of the day ......

Straight stitch, zigzag stitch, adjustable stitch length and width, reverse, drop down feed dogs, one step button hole, and that is pretty much what I use on a regular basis. I have the overcast stitch that makes the applique look cute. But I could get by with just the zigzag/satin stitch on that.

[Mia]

Re: My question of the day ......

Thanks both of you....very much

Gloria which Janome did you purchase?

Hugs
Mia

[gloria]

Re: My question of the day ......

Mia

I purchased the Janome Memory Craft 6500. If you're interested in it be sure to check the price on Overstock.com. They had the lowest price I could find.

Gloria