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However, those machines don't do embroidery designs.
-- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... Jan wrote: I agree, less in landfills, but... I paid $$$$ for the last machine and it lasted 5 years before it was broken beyond repair... and it didn't do nearly as much as this machine... so, if that helps explain my change in tactics. ;-) Find a well-made machine from the 70s that is still in good condition, and don't get a computerized model. Then you will have a machine that will last you a looooong time. |
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SNIGDIBBLY wrote:
I disagree - my computerized Singer Athena 2000 was bought in 1976 and is still running smooth and does a wonderful job. I love it and I really put it to a test because I made all my children's clothing right down to their underwear on it. i made my own drapery and furniture covers on it. I quilted on it. I like my old Athena a lot more than I do the Bernina QE 151 that I paid way too much for. Don't discredit brand names just because it sits on a Wal-mart shelf either. Wal-mart carries some really nice stuff for a lot less $$. Go try it out. That's just my humble opinion ... Actually, the Athena isn't computerized. It was Singer's first "electronic" machine. It has a circuit board, not a computer, inside. I have one, too, it sews like a dream. If you'd like to see my machine collection, check out my webshots album: http://community.webshots.com/user/herabird -Irene |
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you make a good point.
-- SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... PS in AR. wrote: I bought a Brother-----not from Walmart, and it is upscale a bit from theirs, but I found it to be the best value for not a lot of money.....I gave $400 for it and it sews up a storm!! The mid-range Brothers are fine. Their low-end ones are "made by the cheapest bidder" machines. Ditto for Sears low-end machines, Singer machines, Bernette machines, Viking's low-end machines, etc. |
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but Wal-mart does have ones that do!
-- SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "frood" wrote in message ... However, those machines don't do embroidery designs. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... Jan wrote: I agree, less in landfills, but... I paid $$$$ for the last machine and it lasted 5 years before it was broken beyond repair... and it didn't do nearly as much as this machine... so, if that helps explain my change in tactics. ;-) Find a well-made machine from the 70s that is still in good condition, and don't get a computerized model. Then you will have a machine that will last you a looooong time. |
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small change wrote:
wrote: "Melinda Meahan I would not trust ANY machine sold by Walmart as being deserving of someone who loves to sew. Just what is it that happens to sewing machines when the pass through the Walmart system? Can you state specifics about the difference between a Brother sold at Walmart and the equivalent but much more expensive Brother sold across the street? Not just genaralities but facts... specs and model numbers please. I bought a Brother XL6562 for $150 at Walmart and am delighted with it. My wife's Singer broke its gears for the third time and we decided to have a look before getting it fixed again. She also loves the new one and has no interest in getting the Singer fixed. Just what is going to happen to change our minds about this because it came from Walmart? js For one thing, you do not get dealer support. If you buy from a dealer, you get lessons and other help. Walmarts record on warranty issues isn't so hot either. You get what you pay for. small change But with WalMart, you take the product back and they either replace it or refund your money. They don't fix it, they don't teach you how to use it, but they do take it back for a full refund. Some of the machines at WalMart are great and well priced. They are never the TOL machines, but if they do what you want, then you could do worse. The problem I see is that some buyers will outgrow the machine rather quickly. That's ok, too, but the low end machines don't give you many options for growth. However, if they have enough that "comes with" that may never be a problem for some buyers. The embroidery news group and email lists are full of posters who have a low-end embroidery/sewing machine that was their "starter" machine. -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://bernardschopen.tripod.com/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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Well i learn something new every day! i drew that conclusion based on my
machine repairman who told me that because I had the first one made that the "mother board" was guaranteed for life or as long as I owned the machine. I reckon "mother board" doesn't only apply to computers. Thanks for the info. -- SNIGDIBBLY ~e~ " / \ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/snigdibbly. http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibbly...ox&refid=store "Irene Scott" wrote in message ... SNIGDIBBLY wrote: I disagree - my computerized Singer Athena 2000 was bought in 1976 and is still running smooth and does a wonderful job. I love it and I really put it to a test because I made all my children's clothing right down to their underwear on it. i made my own drapery and furniture covers on it. I quilted on it. I like my old Athena a lot more than I do the Bernina QE 151 that I paid way too much for. Don't discredit brand names just because it sits on a Wal-mart shelf either. Wal-mart carries some really nice stuff for a lot less $$. Go try it out. That's just my humble opinion ... Actually, the Athena isn't computerized. It was Singer's first "electronic" machine. It has a circuit board, not a computer, inside. I have one, too, it sews like a dream. If you'd like to see my machine collection, check out my webshots album: http://community.webshots.com/user/herabird -Irene |
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I have a brother 8200 and a Bernina 1630. I have to say that the
regular sewing stitches and the buttonholes on the brother are as good, and often better than on the Bernina. Linda PATCHogue, NY |
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