supposing you had a bigger budget...

I like the ideas of many of the Horn cabinets/tables. But won't buy one
because they are set up so that you are centered on the machine, but not
centered on the needle.

I also don't want to pay for the "lift" for the machine since I don't
put mine down. G

Pati, in Phx

Taria wrote:
If I had 2K drop in my lap that needed to be spent I would go for one of
these:
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/horn-ml2000.php
Not a machine but what a wonderful splurge.
FOr a pricey machine I am holding out until Bernina has a larger
harp machine. I am not holding my breath though.
TAria


Anne Rogers wrote:
So, definitely getting a new sewing machine soon, looks like I had
sufficient to get something like a Janome 6600, BabyLock Quest, or
Viking Sapphire (not the top one with the thread snipper), along with
needed accessories.

We had an unexpected windfall and though I'm not planning to add it to
the sewing machine fund, it did make me wonder what there is out
there. I'm thinking in the $2000-$3000 range. One of our local sewing
machine stores seems to consistently have a "sale" on a frame that
will go up to king size and either Pfaff or Viking straight stitch
only semi industrial machine.

I have no intention of getting a frame just now, I think we could fit
it in our house, but it would require extensive rearrangement of
furniture and stuff and it would take ages, besides, I couldn't fund
that and a new normal usage machine and from what I've heard, though
the machine is removeable and can be used for piecing, it's heavy and
awkward.

I've no interest in machine embroidery, so excluding those, what are
the "gems", or do they even exist, looks like the top Brother machines
might fall into that range, but I know nothing about them, they don't
appear to have any major features that merit the price - either that
or they are not doing their advertising very well! With a Pfaff of
Viking there is the add on of the fabric mover thingy, the store is
quoting 499 at the moment, or 799 for it and quilters cruise control,
which if bought to use with frame is 599. I'm sure someone here has
said they disliked the fabric mover and no one has said anything
positive, but maybe the ability to add in a stitch regulator would
change that, but if you're adding on 799, the wait and get a frame
side of the case would have a lot in it's favour.

Any thoughts?

Cheers
Anne

That was in a splurge with cash falling from out of the sky.
LOL
Reality is my favorite sewing table. It is a singer oak one
made probably in the early 70's. I have adapted it for
my brother 1500 and now my Janome 1500. It works just right
for me. It is not like any table made today. I keep watching
for another one sort of local on Ebay. 2 of those would make
me happy. Oh, btw the one I have cost $10 at the thrift store
and a few more $$$ for new knobs and refinishing supplies.
Except in my dreams I mostly live in 'the cheap seats'.

I doubt I would use the lift either but having it wouldn't
kill me. ; ) There is very little sewing furniture made
that is designed for a studio without lifts and such. There
are so many of us that don't ever hide our machines. They are
out all the time. I can't think of a line that really addresses
that need.
Taria

Pati C. wrote:
I like the ideas of many of the Horn cabinets/tables. But won't buy one
because they are set up so that you are centered on the machine, but not
centered on the needle.

I also don't want to pay for the "lift" for the machine since I don't
put mine down. G

Pati, in Phx

Take a look at Tracey's Tables ???? That is a line of sewing machine
tables/cabinets that takes all that into consideration. VBG Would love
to have one custom made, even know exactly what I want. But..........

Pati, in Phx

Taria wrote:
That was in a splurge with cash falling from out of the sky.
LOL
Reality is my favorite sewing table. It is a singer oak one
made probably in the early 70's. I have adapted it for
my brother 1500 and now my Janome 1500. It works just right
for me. It is not like any table made today. I keep watching
for another one sort of local on Ebay. 2 of those would make
me happy. Oh, btw the one I have cost $10 at the thrift store
and a few more $$$ for new knobs and refinishing supplies.
Except in my dreams I mostly live in 'the cheap seats'.

I doubt I would use the lift either but having it wouldn't
kill me. ; ) There is very little sewing furniture made
that is designed for a studio without lifts and such. There
are so many of us that don't ever hide our machines. They are
out all the time. I can't think of a line that really addresses
that need.
Taria

Pati C. wrote:
I like the ideas of many of the Horn cabinets/tables. But won't buy
one because they are set up so that you are centered on the machine,
but not centered on the needle.

I also don't want to pay for the "lift" for the machine since I don't
put mine down. G

Pati, in Phx

I've looked at those.
I guess I should buy a lotto ticket?
Some of the locals are buying from this guy:
http://www.uniquesewingfurniture.com/index.html
He has more wood rather than laminate.
Too bad we can't do woodworking like John.
I am jealous of his sewing furniture.
Taria





Pati C. wrote:
Take a look at Tracey's Tables ???? That is a line of sewing machine
tables/cabinets that takes all that into consideration. VBG Would love
to have one custom made, even know exactly what I want. But..........

Pati, in Phx

Pati C. wrote:
About the "fabric mover".. it is a pain and the cruise control bit is
part of it. IF I could have gotten the "quilter's cruise control" to use
without the fabric mover I would have jumped at it. sigh.


ok, so I had to figure out what the deal with the fabric mover and the
quilters cruise control and I think I have it figured out, the quilters
cruise control is something that can be fitted to many home sewing
machine, home frame combos, they have a list on their website, but it
isn't something you can use on a machine only (not sure whether that is
obvious or not). The fabric mover seems to have been invented as a way
to put a stitch regulator onto a machine without having to have a frame.
I guess someone then got the idea that it could be sold separately,
though whether or not there is much benefit to that, I do not know.

I think the fabric mover on it's own is grossly overpriced, as a bundle
with the stitch regulator it's 200 dollars more than buying the stitch
regulator for a frame, which still seems expensive, though maybe I'm
underating the technology.

Anne

On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:19:28 -0600, Pati C. wrote
(in article ):



If I were going to invest in a new, general purpose sewing machine it
would probably be the Sapphire. But I haven't really looked at the
Janome. Don't know who makes the BabyLock Quest for BabyLock. But I have
owned a Brother machine and would have to be really convinced to buy
another. (Long story and about 5 years of fighting that machine. sigh.)
e

Does any one know (just in case GASP!, I have to invest in a new machine) if
the gazillion feet I have for my Lily would fit the Sapphire?

Maureen

If I were splurging on a cabinet, I'd definitely want one with a lift.
That's because my sewing room is small, and so I have no room for a
cutting table. If I could put the machine down, I'd be able to use the
flat surface as a cutting/basting surface.

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

On Nov 18, 8:08 am, Maureen Wozniak wrote:
On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:19:28 -0600, Pati C. wrote
(in article ):



If I were going to invest in a new, general purpose sewing machine it
would probably be the Sapphire. But I haven't really looked at the
Janome. Don't know who makes the BabyLock Quest for BabyLock. But I have
owned a Brother machine and would have to be really convinced to buy
another. (Long story and about 5 years of fighting that machine. sigh.)

e

Does any one know (just in case GASP!, I have to invest in a new machine) if
the gazillion feet I have for my Lily would fit the Sapphire?

Maureen

Maureen,
I have the Sapphire and was able to purchase second hand feet for it.
The manual references a number 7 for the Sapphire, concerning the
needles. Does that make any sense? I haven't had my Sapphire long
and am still learning how to read the manual.
Launie, in Oregon

Pati (and Taria):
Consider this. Although I do not close down my SM
cabinet, I am delighted it has a lift. Why? Because I
prefer to sew with the SM bed even with the table
surface, and because of that, I use the lift to raise
the SM when I want to visit the bobbin area.
PAT in VA/USA

Pati C. wrote:

I like the ideas of many of the Horn cabinets/tables. But won't buy one
because they are set up so that you are centered on the machine, but not
centered on the needle.

I also don't want to pay for the "lift" for the machine since I don't
put mine down. G

Pati, in Phx

I thought about that Pat. The machine I am mostly using now has
a flat bed and drop in bobbin so it is ok just flush, but my Bernina
would work handy with the lift. Using the flat bed or free arm would
make a difference too.
I just can't afford fancy tables now and am reasonably happy with the
main one I use. If I won the lotto though, I'd gladly take the lift
now that you have convinced me I need it. : )
Taria

Pat in Virginia wrote:
Pati (and Taria):
Consider this. Although I do not close down my SM cabinet, I am
delighted it has a lift. Why? Because I prefer to sew with the SM bed
even with the table surface, and because of that, I use the lift to
raise the SM when I want to visit the bobbin area.
PAT in VA/USA

Pati C. wrote:

I like the ideas of many of the Horn cabinets/tables. But won't buy
one because they are set up so that you are centered on the machine,
but not centered on the needle.

I also don't want to pay for the "lift" for the machine since I don't
put mine down. G

Pati, in Phx