what to buy when you're not made of money?
01-22-2010, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Knee lift lever is key for me. When I'm piecing or quilting, it is so helpful to use my knee to lift the presser foot while keeping both hands on the fabric. Needle up/down is also very important.
01-22-2010, 04:33 AM
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There is a button that controls the position of the needle when you stop sewing. The needle can be positioned to always stop in either the up position or down in the fabric.
The knee lift lever fits into the front of your machine and when you press your knee against it lifts the presser foot so you can turn your fabric without taking your hands off the fabric.
The knee lift lever fits into the front of your machine and when you press your knee against it lifts the presser foot so you can turn your fabric without taking your hands off the fabric.
01-22-2010, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by daisyboo9
after saying I wasn't going to buy right away, I ended up going against my best intentions. But I am pretty excited....and I can't wait to get her home. I spent way more than I wanted, but I can justify in a number of ways. I bought an Elna 7200pro, there is a new version but the deal I got with this one was amazing. Not only does it come with all the feet and an extension table, but the actual table that it sits down in as well...which was a $600 bonus. The other way I can justify is that if I really wanted to mount it on a frame I can, which will eliminate the need to upgrade once more, unless it is a true long arm! Here is the link with all the features
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
Thank-you for asking the question. I am in the market for a new machine & learned alot from all the responses. I currently have a 40 yr old kenmore, it has been a work horse for yrs and that right there is why I am thinking kenmore .
ok now we want to hear from you as you learn your new machine..have fun!
01-22-2010, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by daisyboo9
after saying I wasn't going to buy right away, I ended up going against my best intentions. But I am pretty excited....and I can't wait to get her home. I spent way more than I wanted, but I can justify in a number of ways. I bought an Elna 7200pro, there is a new version but the deal I got with this one was amazing. Not only does it come with all the feet and an extension table, but the actual table that it sits down in as well...which was a $600 bonus. The other way I can justify is that if I really wanted to mount it on a frame I can, which will eliminate the need to upgrade once more, unless it is a true long arm! Here is the link with all the features
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
01-22-2010, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by daisyboo9
I need a new machine here at home, I cannot afford a mid arm or a long arm, either financially or even space wise. I think I have narrowed it down to Janome being the brand name, but what I really need to know is.....what bells and whistles do I really need? There are a few different machines, some are more basic than others (ex; more stitches available). I do not trust a man to sell me a machine that does not use it to do the same thing I want to do. He may know everything about all the machines but he is not a quilter.
Long story short....what features are absoloutley essential to you to have on your machine to get the job done?
Long story short....what features are absoloutley essential to you to have on your machine to get the job done?
01-22-2010, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by craftiladi
Originally Posted by daisyboo9
after saying I wasn't going to buy right away, I ended up going against my best intentions. But I am pretty excited....and I can't wait to get her home. I spent way more than I wanted, but I can justify in a number of ways. I bought an Elna 7200pro, there is a new version but the deal I got with this one was amazing. Not only does it come with all the feet and an extension table, but the actual table that it sits down in as well...which was a $600 bonus. The other way I can justify is that if I really wanted to mount it on a frame I can, which will eliminate the need to upgrade once more, unless it is a true long arm! Here is the link with all the features
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
http://www.elna.com/en-ca/model_quilt_elna-7200.php
Thank-you for asking the question. I am in the market for a new machine & learned alot from all the responses. I currently have a 40 yr old kenmore, it has been a work horse for yrs and that right there is why I am thinking kenmore .
ok now we want to hear from you as you learn your new machine..have fun!
01-22-2010, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Janome and Elna are made by the same company. I think one owns the other, can't remember who owns who.
Have you done any sewing on it yet? I'm so excited for you!
Have you done any sewing on it yet? I'm so excited for you!
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