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Need advice about a sewing machine
I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm
biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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Hi Jalynne, Looks like a nice machine. Lots of bells and a few whistles
too. May I ask the price for this? I do not have direct experience with Hus machines. Did you take a little quilt sandwich to give the walking foot a try? That would show what this little beauty can do. Hugs, Linda |
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Well, from what I know--no personal experience--the Huskystar line is kind
of like the Bernette line. Made for Husqvarna, but not in Sweden. I've heard that the quality of the lower-end line suffers, but I'd think they'd have to be decent for Husqvarna to be associated with them. Do you like/trust the dealer? Does this Viking dealer not have any used Vikings? --Heidi http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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They didn't have any in my price range, Heidi. I can only spend $600, maximum, and
the least expensive they had was $900. I'll keep looking closer to the time when I have all the money for it, though. Just need to keep my options open, so I don't make a rushed decision....decisions made in haste are ones I end up regretting. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "hfw" wrote in message ... Well, from what I know--no personal experience--the Huskystar line is kind of like the Bernette line. Made for Husqvarna, but not in Sweden. I've heard that the quality of the lower-end line suffers, but I'd think they'd have to be decent for Husqvarna to be associated with them. Do you like/trust the dealer? Does this Viking dealer not have any used Vikings? --Heidi http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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I did try it out, and was happy with the way it sews. The SRP is $599.00, but I have
a quote from the shop for $499, hoping to see if I can get it any lower, if not more goodies thrown in. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "nana2b" wrote in message news:rhmud.3734$mn6.3189@trnddc07... Hi Jalynne, Looks like a nice machine. Lots of bells and a few whistles too. May I ask the price for this? I do not have direct experience with Hus machines. Did you take a little quilt sandwich to give the walking foot a try? That would show what this little beauty can do. Hugs, Linda |
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I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet
don't work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the Big Foot, or the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I would suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them to throw
those things into the deal! -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "frood" wrote in message . com... I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet don't work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the Big Foot, or the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I would suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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Jalynne, if you are a died in the wool Pfaff person, you just might not like
the Huskystar. Wonder what the chances would be of your getting a guarantee that will let you bring it back if you are not pleased? Polly "Jalynne" wrote in message nk.net... Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them to throw those things into the deal! -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "frood" wrote in message . com... I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet don't work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the Big Foot, or the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I would suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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Depends on what you mean by "dyed in the wool". I've only ever really used my mom's
7570, and I fell in love with it, but I know I can't afford anything close to that right now. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "Polly Esther" wrote in message nk.net... Jalynne, if you are a died in the wool Pfaff person, you just might not like the Huskystar. Wonder what the chances would be of your getting a guarantee that will let you bring it back if you are not pleased? Polly "Jalynne" wrote in message nk.net... Yep, I've been told that, too, which is why I'm working at convincing them to throw those things into the deal! -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "frood" wrote in message . com... I have a Husqvarna, but not a Huskystar. My experience is that generic feet don't work for it, you have to get the Husqvarna one. Like if you wanted the Big Foot, or the Curve Master foot, you have to make sure it would fit the machine. I would suspect this to be true for the Huskystar, too. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-Fang email address to reply Put on your Big Girl panties and just deal with it. -- unknown "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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Personally Id go with a good used Bernina, an 830. I use it for every sewing
job. Its old, yes, but has only needed one repair, I wish I could say the same for myself. Its quilting area is not wonderful but its a good hardworking machine. You could name it, oh...say.. hmm.. Bernie? :-) J. knows Im having fun with her folks. I have such a Bernie, its about the only *modern* machine I have ever used and it hasnt let me down yet. Hugs diana -- Weird people need beads, too "Jalynne" wrote in message ink.net... I'm in the market for a new machine soon, and funds are limited. I must say, I'm biased toward Pfaff, but haven't been able to find anything at all in my price range, even used, soooo, this is what I've found that may work for me for quite some time, until I can afford what I really want... http://snipurl.com/b9tr The saleswoman even said she'd throw in a 1/4" foot and a walking foot. Does anyone have any experience with it, or a model like it? I've checked all of the comments I can dig up online, but I want the opinion of people I can trust. Thanks for any advice you may have. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne |
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