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Posted by Michelle C on July 27, 2008, 1:09 pm
>
>> Eventually, I hope to buy a machine that is more suited to machine
>> quilting than my Kenmore (although I've got no complaints with it as a
>> good
>> standard sewing machine). And no, I won't be buying a long-arm--can't
>> afford it. That said, I'd be very interested to hear what features you
>> think are important on a machine dedicated to quilting, and which brands
>> you
>> like the best and why.
>> TIA!
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> Michelle, I think needle down is a feature that really helps a lot; you
> don't take the chance that your machine will "lose her place". ;) I also
> love the knee lift that keeps my hands on my work as I lift the presser
> foot with my knee to adjust something. My own machine isn't one that's
> *only* for quilting; it has embroidery capability (though I didn't buy
> the embroidery unit) and other little bells and whistles that I enjoy,
> but it does do a wonderful job of quilting; it's a Bernina 630. That
> said, a machine with a larger harp would be a good thing, too. <G>
>
> --
> Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
> sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
> http://www.sandymike.net
Hi Sandy,
Now that you mention it, I remember the "needle down" function being
mentioned in another thread. Imo, that would definitely be handy. I *try*
to remember to stop with the needle down, but.... Okay, now to the knee
lift, I've never heard of this before. Going to check out that Bernina 630.
Thanks!
--
Michelle in NV
http://community.webshots.com/user/desert_quilter
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