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05-06-2011, 10:14 AM
#61
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Maryland
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Mayber Alex Anderson could give you a hand, I thought I heard she lives in Livermore!
Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
I want to thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. I have found a machine to use as long as I like. Now I can search for the perfect one for me. Alas, I live near Livermore, California. Most of you seem to live east of the Mississippi..............
05-06-2011, 10:20 AM
#62
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Margate, Kent, UK
Posts: 101
Look on Ebay, i bought a beauty for $25, and it's in a cabinet, love it more than my brand new one and use it more.
Hope you manage to carry on quilting, such a shame if that was the reason for giving up.
sending hugs
Hope you manage to carry on quilting, such a shame if that was the reason for giving up.
sending hugs
05-06-2011, 10:32 AM
#63
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: salt lake city, ut
Posts: 164
I bought a singer confidence quilter machine in December. I absolutely love this machine. I also could not afford those pricey ones. It does everything that I want it to. I have done two quilts on it and freemotion quilted the lap quilt. Now I am free motion quilting a large queen size. The best part is it only cost $299 and comes with walking foot, extension table etc. I got it inside Joanne Fabrics at the Huskvarna sewing center.
05-06-2011, 10:38 AM
#65
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ohatchee, Al
Posts: 59
Don't give up!!! Check yard sales, estate sales, ebay, local newspapers, etc. and search for a used machine. You can't stop now!! Too many patterns and too much material out there for a quilter to drop out of the group.
05-06-2011, 11:03 AM
#66
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 1,964
Please check craigslist in your area; go to rummage, garage and yard sales - you WILL find another machine. Do not despair!! I'm one of those lucky ones who just happened upon a 1949 Featherweight at a yard sale for $20!! Those bargains are out there, you just have to go look!!
Good Luck!!
Good Luck!!
05-06-2011, 11:21 AM
#67
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 837
Since your sewing machine is down (temporary) you have plenty of time to get started on your next quilt. Wash, iron and cut. Worry about what you can control and put the word out among your friends about needing a machine. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
05-06-2011, 11:58 AM
#68
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 27,305
You can find a nice machine for $20-50, if you are patient and check yard sales and your local Craigslist. Think outside the box-- you don't have to go out and buy a new sewing machine. Hope you are quilting again real soon...
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