horn vs koala vs sylvia vs...??

I'm beginning to look for a sewing machine cabinet. Actually I'm looking for
the kind like Quilter's Dream from Horn of America, since I would have it
open all the time. I'd love to have your comments on quality, features to
look for, recommended manufacturers, good sources, etc.

TIA!

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

I'm beginning to look for a sewing machine cabinet. Actually I'm looking for
the kind like Quilter's Dream from Horn of America, since I would have it
open all the time. I'd love to have your comments on quality, features to
look for, recommended manufacturers, good sources, etc.

TIA!

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b

I got the Horn, Quilter's Dream about 3 weeks ago. I LOVE it. It has made my
work so much easier than the dining room table!

The big surprise for me was that I really like that extra little table off to
the left. Initially, I put it behind the table, saying to my DH "I'd rather
have the drawer easily available." But, now I keep it attached. It makes hand
stitching and pinning so much easier.

Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong with a Quilter's Dream.

Sheila

hfw wrote:
I'm beginning to look for a sewing machine cabinet. Actually I'm looking for
the kind like Quilter's Dream from Horn of America, since I would have it
open all the time. I'd love to have your comments on quality, features to
look for, recommended manufacturers, good sources, etc.


I have and like the Koala Outback Plus.
It folds up quite small considering how large it is when 'fully deployed'.
I also like the center of needle sitting position.

It did come mostly assembled and is quite heavy. My boyfriend and I had
a very hard time getting it up the stairs - so if you get something like
this, opt for delivery.

My suggestion is to go to a dealer that sells these (hope there is one
in your area) and sit at each one and try them out.

liz young in cool california

Thanks...
I'm looking for one that's more like a desk than a cabinet, since it will be
open all the time. I think in Koala it's the Quilt Mate III, which I've only
seen online. I'm hoping I can see one "in person" tomorrow.
I feel sorry for the delivery people--we're on the fourth floor of an old
building with high ceilings and the tiny elevator can only handle 350
lbs--so maybe one guy if he's not huge and can figure out how to get in
there with it!

--Heidi

http://community.webshots.com/user/rabbit2b


"Elizabeth Young" wrote in message
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hfw wrote:
I'm beginning to look for a sewing machine cabinet. Actually I'm looking
for
the kind like Quilter's Dream from Horn of America, since I would have
it
open all the time. I'd love to have your comments on quality, features
to
look for, recommended manufacturers, good sources, etc.


I have and like the Koala Outback Plus.
It folds up quite small considering how large it is when 'fully deployed'.
I also like the center of needle sitting position.

It did come mostly assembled and is quite heavy. My boyfriend and I had
a very hard time getting it up the stairs - so if you get something like
this, opt for delivery.

My suggestion is to go to a dealer that sells these (hope there is one
in your area) and sit at each one and try them out.

liz young in cool california

I also bought the Koala Outback Plus for the same reason. I like the
position of the machine in the center. It gives me a little more room on
both sides of the machine.

I think you'll like it.

Shirley Caylor



"Elizabeth Young" wrote in message
news:r9NDc.165019$3x.121862@attbi_s54...
hfw wrote:
I'm beginning to look for a sewing machine cabinet. Actually I'm looking
for
the kind like Quilter's Dream from Horn of America, since I would have
it
open all the time. I'd love to have your comments on quality, features
to
look for, recommended manufacturers, good sources, etc.


I have and like the Koala Outback Plus.
It folds up quite small considering how large it is when 'fully deployed'.
I also like the center of needle sitting position.

It did come mostly assembled and is quite heavy. My boyfriend and I had
a very hard time getting it up the stairs - so if you get something like
this, opt for delivery.

My suggestion is to go to a dealer that sells these (hope there is one
in your area) and sit at each one and try them out.

liz young in cool california