I am so excited to participate in Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway Day this year! I was not blogging during the last one, but I did win a lot of goodies and find so many new blogs to follow. If you are new to my blog, you can click the following links for more about me and my finished quilts.
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***Random.org selected #289 which was Angie from Inspired by H and C! I just sent you an email! Thanks to everyone who entered!
P.S. Beth at Plum & June is hosting the Let's Get Acquainted Blog Hop this summer. It starts Tuesday, May 22 with Kelsey Sews & Billy Button Designs!
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 833 Newer› Newest»My sewing machine is a very basic Brother one, given to me for Christmas in 2003. I thought it was a television when it was all wrapped up, which is what I had asked for, but alas my little 15 year old self was given a sewing machine! I was aghast at first, hesitant for years, but now I love it! It doesn't do much in the way of advanced stuff, and struggles to quilt any quilts bigger than 1 metre squared. Seeing as I'm really only finding my love for sewing now, I'd say it's the perfect machine for little beginner me :-)
I use a Singer Confidence and I love it! It's so smooth and quiet. It does most thing automatically and it has a digital screen with so many stitches! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have a Janome 3160QDC and I absolutely love it. It's incredibly easy to use and intuitive and stitches up everything from quilts to clothes beautifully. I used to have a cheap Brother from Costco and moving to this machine was like switching to a Rolls Royce. No more fighting my machine. Hooray!
Thanks for the super giveaway!
I have a brother machine that isn't even mine! Hasn't given me any problems yet though.
I have a brother. It's my second and I have loved them both. Easy to use.
I went from a 1981 Kenmore to a fab little Janome that I love. Having a thread cutter and needle threader on the machine is wonderful.
Mine is a kenmore. Nothing fancy at all and thats what I love about it. Its a work horse too. There is honestly nothing I don't like about it... well maybe that I lost the manual!
I have a Brother NX 450. I really like it, for the price it has a ton of features (lots of stitches, extension table, auto thread cutter). It also quilts really well. My only complaint is that I wish it had a bigger throat space (why don't most machines for quilters have this?!). Thanks for the giveaway!
cIf i could do anything, i would swap my serger for an overlocker. Man, it would jus give such a finishing touch.....
I'm not sure that my sewing machine story is going to help you much! I use my great-grandmother's 1954 Pfaff - it does zig-zag and backstitch and still works great! Even free motion quilting is very nice! :) So, I love the history of my machine, how sturdy it is, and the cabinet it is in. I don't like how HEAVY it is! (also related to the cabinet!) I can't take it with me anywhere! Oh, I also wish I had a 1/4 in foot for it, I'm terrible with sewing even seams, and it turns out that's pretty important in quilting! :)
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My sewing machine is a kenmore intro machine. I didn't know what I was getting into when I asked for a sewing machine and received this one as a gift. It's ok as a really basic starter machine, but I can't go much farther with it because you can't adjust the stitch length (so frustrating).
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I have a Janome QDC. I just went through the buying a new machine chaos and it is a fun but scary ride! You want to get just the right one! I LOVE that it is a quilting machine but allows for every project as well. It has a start and stop button and I never need a pedal!
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I have a Innov-ís 40 Project Runway Limited Edition, and I like its versatility for both quilting and making clothes as well as home projects. It tackles it all. I love its automatic backstitching at the beggining and end.
I have a Babylock that is kinda old...it was my mom's and now mine. I love it because it is QUIET. I've had to borrow a friend's recently when mine was broken and I forgot how quiet my Babylock is. They probably don't even make mine anymore!
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I've had my Bernina 440 QE for two years now. What to say? It does what I ask with no complaints, works great, and I totally love it.
On the flip side, it has a ton of features I never actually use, like the bazillion decorative stitches, the stitch memory, ability to flip stitches and mirror them, etc.
But I do love quilting on it! It has an automatic needle threader that I've definitely become dependent upon.
I have a juki and love it but it only straight stitches.
My sewing machine is a Brother. Mum gave it to me 28 years ago as a wedding present. Unfortunately i've never really liked it!!! It's always been a lousy buttonholer, the feeddogs don't drop and it doesn't like anything too thick. I'm hoping to buy a new one soon..but not a Brother.
I like my Brother because it sews, it embroidery and it new. Don't like I am afraid to use on rough fabric as it is computerize and expensive and I am new at sewing. thk
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I have a Necchi. It's just a standard Sewing Machine that was my birthday present about seven years ago. I love how easy it is to change stiches. I don't like is the fact that I have a normal presser foot and two plastic presser feet that I've never used, that and I wish the throat was bigger.
I have a Janome Memory Craft 3000 that I adore-- it's very reliable, it was an incredibly good value, the up/down memory feature is a lifesaver, it has a couple of different options for starting/stopping sewing, etc etc. My only complaint is that there isn't a wavy line stitch among its ~30 options-- I've wanted to try wavy line straight line quilting via machine stitch, but obviously am not able to. Pretty minor complaint in the scheme of things! I guess I also wish the harp was a bit bigger. Good luck in your shopping endeavours!
I have a very low-budget Brother sewing machine that I love! It's simple and pink, but I don't know if it would be very good for quilting. It's great for little projects.
I have a babylock (mady by Brother) and it is fantastic. It will sew thick layers of felted sweaters together, does buttonholes no problem, and has an overlock stitch for knit fabrics that works like a charm. I don't really have any complaints about it, it's perfect for how often and what I sew! Thanks for the giveaway. I've had my eye on that book for awhile.
I have a Janome and I love it, it will sew through four layers of denim and never skip a stitch! Really nothing I don't like about it.
I have a Brother PC-420. I love it! It's rated #1 on Amazon for a reason. I've had it a year with no problems, ever. It's a good machine at a low price and comes with tons of accessories.
I have such a beginners sewing machine, My mother-in-law bought it for me and I am grateful but it is a singer simple and it is simple wishing someday to upgrade.
I'm not going to be much help to you because I sew on a ancient machine. But I love her. This machine is probably over 25 years old and is a Singer. She is very reliable and has never given me a lick of trouble. Now the bad part....she is heavy, they don't make em like this anymore. And I can't find attachments, so that means I can't free motion quilt. But one day I will get a machine that does everything I want, but I will never get rid of my old girl!
What a great giveaway!! My sewing machine was $90 at Sears 7 years ago (It's a Kenmore Mini Ultra). I like that it was cheap, it's small, blue, and easy to carry from room to room. But I'm definitely ready for an upgrade!! I will read through these comments to hopefully help me choose a new machine! :-) annie@gluegunannie.com
I bought a Bernina 430 last summer and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Especially the stitch regulator, so much fun to play with. Lots of dough, but I figure it's worth it if I use it for the new 50 years (God willing!)
I have a Kenmore machine. I really like how quiet it is, but sometimes it is too small to fit large quilts in it.
I have a Bernina virtuosa 153.I'd like to have several more just like it.
I have a 10+ year old basic Kenmore. I love it because there no computers and crazy things. I also wish I had a greater variety of stitches. I recently bought the new Singer 160th Anniversary machine, but sent it back. I'm in the market for an upgrade too.
I love my brother se-400 because it also does embroidery! Also before I was using a machine that I got as a gift when I was 12 and didn't realize the care necessary for a sewing machine so it wasn't in the best shape. Andrea.e.Carson(at)gmail(dot)com
I have a Brother. It's a simple machine but has a lot of stitches. Wish it was a bit heavier though as it sometimes jumps around.
I have a great little sewing machine that I got from walmart a few years ago. It has been pretty good so far. But because it is so small it is hard for me to sew a quilt much larger than a lap sized one. Thanks, Jera
My current sewing machine is a ridiculous little cheap Simplicity machine that my mother in law bought for me ages ago- And it is AWESOME! I can't believe how well it's held up. I'm saving up for an upgrade but I'm still amazed at what this little guy can do!
I have a Janome that I love b/c it is metal, not plastic and works like a TANK! I have never had any trouble with it over the 3 years I have owned it.
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I have a lovely aqua 60's Singer and a basic modern Brother. Oh and a 1930's Singer too. Oh wait I also have a 50's, heavy on the chrome Morse. Um I think that is it!
I have a singer from the early 60s. I love it b/c it's the same machine I grew up using!
I like my sewing machine (a basic Brother) because it does what I need it to do, and it's the machine I learned to sew on. Dislikes: it's clunky and difficult to practice FMQ on, which is why I'm also looking into new machines (I might get a Horizon.)
I have a janome and i LOVE it. LOVE. it's easy to use.
I have a Bernina Virtuosa 155 and I LOVE it!! My hubby surprised me and gave it to me 8 years ago for Christmas. I love everything about it. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I have a Pfaff Quilt Classicstyle 2027. I got it from Craig and his List and have been really happy with it. It does everything I need it to, but one consideration to make is whether you want the needle to stop in the fabric so that you can turn it. Mine doesn't do that but it's something that might be on the next model up.
I am still learning about my machine...but I don't recommend it if you are looking for great quality. I got it for a steal on a Black Friday for $50! But it works for me.
I got my sewing machine for Free at craigslist 3 years ago, is a Kenmore it does the job, but I', looking for a new one but I dont know what brand is best:/. Thanks for the chance.
What a great giveaway - thank you! I have a Brother CS-6000i which I got free (using points) but is a cheap buy anyway. It is perfectly functional with lots of stitches, nothing fancy, but it hasn't given me any trouble with quilting, piecing and sewing clothes of different fabrics, so it seems to be pretty good. It's about 2 years old - not sure how long it will last :)
Great giveaway! I have a Singer electric sewing machine & I love it. I bought it about 5 years ago when I first learned to sew, so it has been my baby & I love it! Hope you find one that you will love! thanks again for such a fun giveaway & I hope I win! :-)
I have an older Singer sewing machine that I use. It does the job, but it definitely doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the newer machines!
I have a simple Singer machine that I got for Christmas almost 15 years ago. Sadly, it's falling apart, so I hope I'll get a new sewing machine THIS Christmas!
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I have a very basic sewing machine (Janome 415). IT does the job for me though. I love it because it was a wedding gift from my Mum. I wish it had a little more room for squishing quilts through it though!
I found your giveaway at The One Stop Giveaway Shop! I like my sewing machine, it's not fancy but it covers the basics. One day I would like to upgrade to a machine with more stitch options and bells and whistles, but for now it's perfectly fine for the basic quilting and garment sewing I do.
I have a Bernina Aurora 450 and is a bless!
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Hi! Thanks for the opportunity. :)
I have a 35 year old Janome - I love that it is so simple to use and to keep clean and dust-free, because I can take it apart myself and maintenance is really easy. Plus, it suits my needs as it has all the stitches I need. I am a bit scared of computerised models, and I hear these older ones are easier to fix!
I have a Janome DC1050 I love love love it. It is a beginner sewing machchine though and I will be looking in to getting a new one prob. still stick with Janome as it a wonderful brand of machines!
I have a Singer, it is more than a few years old now , but still runs great.
This is such a lovely prize! Thank you for offering it.
I have 2 machines, a low end Janome which is a lovely, sturdy, powerful workhorse. The thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't have adjustable needle position. I have a cheap Brother machine as a back up and to take to classes. Brothers sew very nicely, but they are not well made and don't last very long in my experience. (Yes, this isn't my first Brother machine.)
Good Luck shopping!
I like that it was inexpensive! And it's pretty good for sewing clothes, it's a Brother Project Runway one - but it's horrible for quilting, free motion quilting just doesn't work on it.
I have a Viking Sapphire 835. I wish I would have gotten the 850Q because it has much better features. Honestly, I've had a lot of tension problems.
I have a Babylock Decorators Choice that I bought second hand. I like the features like needle up/down, quilting extension table, knee lift, multiple needle positions and easy buttonholes. I don't like that it doesn't feel as robust as my older singer (or even my older plastic Kenmore). And it's in the shop right now because the timing is off :( But thanks for the generous giveaway! I love your blog.
I LOVE my machine. It has served me faithfully now for about 23 years! It is a Bernina 1130 and it sews as well as the day I got it. It is not fancy but it is reliable and has sewn more projects than I can count.
Mine is a basic Singer and while it's easy to use and does the job, it doesn't have many bells and whistles.
I have a Brother Super Ace II which my friend gave me [I know, I'm SO lucky]. What I love about it is the needle threader! I can cope with anything if the machine has a needle threader. :)
I like my sewing machin because I rented it. It's a Brother, it is fine for a beginer like me, but the pedal is a little trigger happy...
I have a Bernina 1031. It's an old machine but trusty and sturdy. My mom has one too and they just never die.
I have a Bernina and I have 3 Janome machines. I love the openness and ease of the Bernina. I love the quarter inch foot and the durability of the Janomes.
i have a brother innovis 4500 (i think that's the no.) it's an embroidery/sewing machine. i love it, but wouldn't get another because it was so expensive. i had a less expensive brother that worked just fine but hubby wanted me to get the upgrade. i use mine mostly for sewing quilts now, occasionally embroider. thanks for the opportunity and have a great day
I actually have 3 sewing machines (which I realize is a bit crazy): a 40+ year old singer that could probably sew a car together, a 30ish year old Singer that was nice and reliable until I decided to tinker with it and my main squeeze a Husqvarna Lily. The last one was given to me by a family member. It is such a lovely machine with about a million stitches. It sews beautifully, but I don't enjoy sewing thick fabric with it since I tend to have some tension issues with it (user error). Overall though it is a great sewing machine!
I really don't know much about sewing machines. The one I use belongs to my mom.
I have a Brother - very easy to thread and work with. Two issues I haven't taken the time to work out - how does the self-needle threader work and buying a second bobbin case so I can have one set for shirring.
I have a 45+yr. old New Home (janome) that is a workhorse. Can use almost any thread in her (she doesn't like Aurifil) and FMQ better than my new machine (Brother 6600). Yes, I love my old girl better than my new boy. My e-mail is in my blogger profile.
I have a Singer and a Janome. I love the Singer's millions of pretty stitches and how it always runs smoothly. The Janome irritates me because it always messes up (but does it super quietly) so I spend way too much time ripping stitches out. I love how quite it runs when it is working properly.
I have a Brother Pacesetter...which I love. It quilts well plus does embroidery. I do wish I had a stitch regulator....a Bernina is on my wish list :)
I have a singer and I totally love it!
I have a Husqvarna Viking Topaz 30, I absolutely love it, but it was a huge step up from my old machine that kept having hissy fits. I sometimes feel though that it sews on it's own and doesn't actually need me there at all...
I have the cheapest Singer that is sold here in the Netherlands. It is fine for simple sewing, making skirts and easy patchwork, but I can't quilt with it. I guess I need to start saving for a good machine, because handquilting all of my quilts takes too long! Good luck on choosing and buying a machine!
I have a Bernina and I absolutely love it. It is super reliable and like an old friend. Thanks for this giveaway!! inspired(dot)gabi(at)gmail(dot)com
I have a Kenmore sewing machine that I got back in the 1970s. What I like about it is that it amazingly still works, tho it can't compete with the fancy computerized ones on the market today.
I have a Bernina 440QE, which I bought about 3 years ago. I love its stitch regulator and the knee lift, but one thing I wish it had was a bigger throat space for ease of quilting large quilts. Thankyou for the give away!
karen@littlebirdiequilting.com
I have an old Brother machine that I borrowed off my mother-in-law. It isn't flash or fancy but it does the job so far. :)
I have my old faithful 21 year old Janome. I do all my patchwork and quilting on it and it never misses a beat. Its not electronic and I think that's good for me. I'm sure I make it do things that an electronic machine just wouldn't like! The only thing I would love would be a needle up/down function but I manage without it. Mind you a never-ending bobbin would be nice - why can't they come up with a design to take a full reel of thread instead of a tiny bobbin?!
I need a new machine too, because mine is just getting old. That is the bad news. It is 30 years old, and cant do the fancy stitches I'd like to use for embellishing. However, it is heavy, (bad), but made of steel, and doesnt break if you jam it (good)
I wish my Janome looked like a car!! She has far too much attitude and can be really stubborn at times!!
xo Steph
My Nan left me just over $700 when she died, so rather than letting the money slip through my fingers & not have any lasting meaning, I purchased fancy sewing machine with the money & everytime I use it - I thank Nan!
I have an old Kenmore. What I like about it is its durability. It's sewn through everything-- even aluminum screening-- and is still chugging along.
What I don't like about my machine is the stitch it keeps: The tension can be a bit tricky to regulate.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
I have a Pfaff Select 3.0.
I love it because it has a real good motor (just metal, no plastic) which is able to sew through jeans, leather or several layers of fabric even in slow mode (I killed my last machine while sewing a quilt).
Also it has the ITD system for the double transport of fabric, so no problem to sew any kind of fabric. Love it! With cotton I can even sew a straight line freehand ^^
I don't like the old fashioned system to get in new yarn into the needle... and I would love more play stitches (but you can get that with the select 4.0 but that was way too expensive for me).
All together I really love my Pfaff and I expect it to last for years and years to come beeing a Pfaff :)
I have a Bernina 440QE and I like almost everything about it but I do wish that it had a bobbin almost empty alarm!
I have a brother, i like that the price suited my budget, you get good value :) There isn't anything I don't like about it yet! x
wowsers...lovely giveaway...so...i have a janome...it is a pretty basic one, i got it because it was a breast cancer one and it was on special...i am not a wonderful sewer but i do sew...lol...thanks again
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I have a Janome Horizon, I love the size of the table and the throat space and it has a brilliant variety of stitches. Completely impractical for taking to workshops though!
I like my sewing machine, my mother gifted to me, I am not a professional, but I can handle whatever I like with it!
thank you so much for this giveaway I love Jelly Rolls
I have a Pfaff Expresssion 2.0 and I totally love it :)
Susanne
Wow, what a great giveaway!
I love my sewing machine, it has many stitches and best of all (after years of none automatic buttonholes) it has automatic button holes! It's a brother by the way..
Thanks for the giveaway...
I've own to machines - one is my grandma's old and other is Janome 7524А and I like everuthing in it (her!)) because she is my first one!
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I have two Brother machines and honestly, I prefer the simpler one. The computerized one with lots of decorative stitches and embroidery capability does not sew fast. When I've got her revved up, the whole machine bounces up and down like it's driving on a gravel road. You have to sew slowly. The basic machine zooms away with no problem.
I have been wanting that book since it first came out! Not too much help in the sewing machine department. Mine is a starter Brother machine that I got on Amazon when I took my first sewing class. Maybe one day I can get a fancy one. Sigh.
Oh, what an excellent question! I have a Janome 1024, which I really like (a birthday present from my well-trained boyfriend!). The one thing I am not very keen on, though, is that the invisible zip foot isn't a clip on like all the others - you actually have to unscrew the foot and screw on the attachment instead.
Thanks for your giveaway!
My husband bought me a Brother LS-2160 when we moved to Australia - it was a "quick fix" and I was just learning how to sew. If I had more money to spend on it, I'd probably choose one that isn't as temperamental with a more even stitch. Or maybe that's just me not knowing how to sew properly.
I have a Brother CE-4000, and I really love it. It's super reliable. I also love that I've been able to pick up a Brother brand walking foot, quilting guide and darning/free motion foot for only a few bucks each. That being said, I've been sewing and piecing quilts for a few years, but I am just trying to learn to machine quilt, so I don't know if it will stand up to that. akmajor(at)gmail(dot)com
I own two Singers but my favorite is old Bessie. She's about 40 years old and in a cabinet which I love because of the nice big flat workspace.
I sew on a Bernette (baby Bernina). It is a basic machine and meets my needs at this time, though I haven't tried to machine quilt on it. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have a Brother machine. I'd always always been a Singer girl. However, my grandmother bought this one after a demonstration and was thrilled. Sadly, she passed soon after and never had a chance to use it. Now I use it to make wonderful things for my children. That's what I love most about it.
I just have the cheapest Brother I could find... and I want to upgrade, but it works for now! christina112358 at gmail dot com
I love my Bernina Activa. She makes the most beautiful stitches and will sew through anything! The only thing I don't like is that Bernina parts are pricey...like a walking foot that costs $20-40 on any other machine is $200 for her. I also have a BabyLock Quilters Choice Professional, but I prefer the Bernina for piecing.
thanks for the chance to win these...that book looks great.
i have a Husky Platinum 915. i love it. it is great at everything, the only thing i wish it had was a needle down function and a stitch regulator for FMQ.
I have a pretty basic kenmore. I like it pretty well. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi, I am in Houston also and a fabric hoarder...the first step to recovery is admitting the truth??? I have a Bernina 180..one of the original computer models from 1998..love to piece on it, but quilting is a nightmare because of the short arms length! Lisa in Texas
I have a Singer mechanical machine that I bought from a friend. I really love it; the only thing I wish it had is a stippling stitch on it (my friend's machine has one built in, which would be nice) and a walking foot (though I could buy one but it would have been awesome if it had come with one!). So I'd say look at the stitch patterns on the machine you're buying to see if it does everything you need. I will say I really love my Singer!!!
Jess
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I have a Brother 3750 and I like it because it was so easy to use as a beginner! I'm sure I'll need to upgrade someday but it's perfect for now!
I have a Bernina 720 and I love the thread cutter, and knee lift. Thanks for the fab giveaway!
I have a brother that I bought at cost-co. Its been a great little machine that came with the darning foot so I can FMQ, but the motor in the end is going to burn out because I have done so many projects on this machine. I would suggest you save a little bit more money up and buy a heavier duty machine because in the long run you will have saved money because you won't have to replace it quickly. I am already looking for a new machine after 3.5 years and then I will keep this machine just for piecing.
I love my machine. It's an entry level Pfaff that I got a great deal on because it was a floor model. I recommend the Pfaff line as they really can sew everything.
I just bought a Janome Horizon 7700 last fall and I am in love with it, great space and love all the lighting, knee lift and thread cutter.
Hi Taryn, I have an Elna 2000. It was a gift from my mother in law when my son was born and that was 20 years ago. It has sewn like a dream ever since. Apart from a check up at the sewing center ten years ago and a new foot pedal wire (they wear out in any machine after that long:)it has had no problems. I love the ease of use, the beautiful stitch choices and that I can take the bobbin case apart to clean it, put it back together and it still works like the day I bought it:)-sews on anything from lawn to upholstry fabric.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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I have Singer 1130, 14 years old, but works good and looks still pretty. Sometimes when I see the last-models-whole-computer-type, I think is it need for the new one... But no,in fact not.
I bought a Husqvarna Sapphire 835 last September. It replaced my 40 year old New Home. I love my Husqvarna. It has a deeper throat so I can do FMQ on my own machine.
Nice giveaway - I have 2 Singers, my favorite being the 401 - it's from the 50's. :) It's a workhorse! I came here from The One Stop Giveaway Shop.
Hello! My sewing machine is pretty basic, all switches and slides, no electronic buttons or computery parts. Since it was my first sewing machine I wanted something really basic. It's a Janome and I bought it at a home show. It has done well for me without being overly complicated. :)
joanna at lifeinalens.ca
I love my Singer. I have two and LOVE my Janome sergers. They get me through everything! mzanfardino(at)nc.rr(dot)com
I bought mine at Wal Mart and really regret it! It is a crummy machine :(
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I have a pretty basic Kenmore...It's served me well for 12 years. No fancy stitches or computer stuff, but I'm not sure I'd use all that much anyway.
Mine is an older, very simple one and it's collecting dust because I prefer to do it by hand! LOL! jinglesells at gmail dot com
I have a singer stylist. It is a good entry level machine. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 16. It's my first machine so it's special to me, but it's a bit basic and it does drive me mad a lot of the time!
I love my machine because it belonged to my Best Friends Gma and she pasted away and my friend has intrusted me with it to learn to sew. Its very simple, but So So sturdy..
I have a Janome Memory Craft 6600 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It's absolutely fabulous! It sews fabulously, great for free motion quilting, it even cuts it's own thread. Plus there are TONS of stitch pattern options - it's really quite fantastic. I often to refer to it as my 3rd child since I got it before I had my last baby :)
My sewing machine is a Pfaff from the late 1970's. It is about as old as I am, and was handed down by my mom. I love the fact that I fondly remember her sewing on it! She gave it to me when she purchased a new Pfaff for herself. It is an extremely sturdy machine, and I love it! The one downside is that it is heavy, but that can also be seen as a good thing, because it means it is quality. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks so much for offering a giveaway! All these comments must keep you very busy. I have a Janome 6600P and I bought it about 3 years ago. It is pretty much everything I want in a machine. Best for me is that it has a start stop button right on the machine, I don't have to use a foot pedal (I have problems with my feet) so the start'/stop at hand is perfect. A larger throat area means I can machine quilt easier and I just plain like the looks of it! I haven't found anything I don't like -- well, except that it is very heavy and not at all portable to workshops or quilt classes...
I have a brother 950 but wish I would have gone a little bit higher. I do like it though!
Oh, I'm going to read all your comments. Picking a machine is *hard*. I'm helping my mom pick one for herself right now. I myself have a Kenmore that is 10 years old. What I like? Honestly, it always works. I don't have problems with it as long as I treat it well. There are a couple things I wish it had - that fancy thing where you can get the needle to stop up or down? I'd LOVE that. And some fancy stitches would be nice. I have about 3 decorative stitches. But it's not a make or break.
If I win, this book will go to my daughter, who is 8. She has a Janome Sew Mini, which works fabulously for a small machine. It doesn't do much, but it does it well.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I sew on a Juki TL2010q. It has a ton of space and sews and quilts beautifully. It can't be an only machine though as it is straight stitch only :)
OK I have two machines. A Juki with a large throat space that I use for free maotion quilting. This is a new purchase. My piecing machine is a Pfaff. I love the built in walking foot, threader, that that foot comes up when the needle is down. I wish it had a thread cutter, but this is an older machine.
I came from One Stop Giveaways/ i have a singer curvy and I love it...
I have a Janome 6260 that I love. The things I wish it had are a bigger throat space, underneath lighting, and the automatic thread cutter. I keep dreaming about a Janome Horizon. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love my Bernina. the only thing I don't like about my model is that you have to unscrew the metal plate under the needle to clean it out. But I think they have changed that feature to be a pop out plate--because that is what my sister has on hers, who bought hers after me.
I have a Brother from Walmart. I love that it is a workhorse but I wish it were easier to adjust tension.
Visiting from Sew Mama Sew. Thanks for the giveaway! My machine is a low-end Brother 1600, but I love it anyway!
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I own a Kenmore Elite and am very pleased with it.Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway! I love 'Grande Finale'! I sew on a Janome 4623 le plus, and I love that it stitches through anything I feed it. I'm really bad about planning which way to irn my seams, but so far my machine has handled anything I've thrown at it :)
I love my sewing machine because it was my mothers and she handed it down to me after I showed interest in sewing. It's older, like from the 50's or 60's. Made of steel or iron and it's very heavy! Its a baby blue color that I love and my mother took such great care of it. She made a lot of costumes/outfits/curtains for me and my siblings with that sewing machine growing up and now I am making things for my own children with it! Love it!
I have a Janome 6600P. It is a good solid machine with some fun decorative stitches and a built-in walking foot! I really like the extra wide harp space on the machine. What I dislike most about the machine is it is heavy - too heavy to take to a class. So I have a lighter Bernina (which I love as well) to carry to class.
I bought a "cheaper" singer machine not knowing if I would enjoy sewing or not. Turns out I love it and am also considering a new machine!
I will enjoy reading these posts also
I have a pretty basic "Brother" machine that I got years ago from my parents. I love it because it's been a work horse but honestly I think that it is also time for me to upgrade to a better machine with a bigger arm span for quilting.
I have a janome memory craft which I love for piecing and embroidery work but its too slow for quilting on the frame so i've got a Brother PQ1500 which is only a straight stitch machine, but 1500spm :)
I just got my first sewing machine. A friend that has been sewing since she was five recommended it. She has a Bernina and for a beginner sewer, like me, she recommended the Bernette. It was less than $300 and has been wonderful! I highly recommend buying it from one of the small quilting stores that have the ladies who have been sewing forever working there. They have been such an amazing resource for when I get stuck. Best of luck and thanks for the giveaway chance!
My sewing machine is a Toyota RS2000 which used to be my daughters before she left to live in Singapore. It has wonky tension, spool feeder and as yet no walking foot. I still have my grandmother's original Singer sewing machine which is beautiful but impractical.
I have a Bernina QE and I love the self threading bobbin, and how easy it is to use. I wish it had a bottom thread cutter, though and I don't use all the extra stitches much.
I have use of a Bernina acctiva 220, I love it, it's a very reliable machine the only thing I don't like about it is that I don't get to use it enough.
I love my Bernina. It took a bit to set it up for machine quilting - tension adjustment and the correct thread and needle, but I love it!
I love my Janome "The Heart Truth" machine. I call her Red.
I just got given a new sewing machine as a present. It's a Benina. I haven't used it yet but it looks great.
Well, you won't want to buy my sewing machine! I have a very basic little White machine that my dad bought me when I was in college (it's what I asked for for my birthday one year). That said, it is very functional and easy to use. It has no bells and whistles but so far (fingers crossed) it always works!
I have the tiniest cheapest sewing machine ever! Its a Hello Kitty one from Target! hee hee. I love that I have one, but wish I could of splurged and gotten a more professional one ;)
I have a Kenmore computerized sewing machine. I like it generally but there a few things I don't like. It doesn't sew well through heavy fabric and the feed dogs don't pull as evenly as I would like.
erikawithak.vintage at gmail.com
I have a Bernina 430 and like so many features. But love that I can free motion quilt.
Jjjcwebb (at) h0tmail d0t c0m
I have a 22 year old Viking 990 that I love. It has been a fabulous machine. I know someday I'll need to replace it, but I hope it's not anytime soon.
I have a simply, $150 Kenmore. My mom bought it for me about 5 years ago, when I decided I wanted to get back into sewing. I am going to be ready for a new one soon as well.
I like my machine. It gets the job done. But I think I may be ready for something more fancy :-)
I had bought the second cheapest Brother from Walmart 6 years ago. It has suprised me in quality! For years I sewed almost every day and it is still working flawlessly! Now I'm sewig less with a baby, but starting to get back into it. :) joonatan15 (at) yahoodotcom
My machine is a Viking 6370....I love it & have had
it for 30 years ! It is very hard working....no computer parts .
I'd say vintage is the way to go.....
I have a Janome Horizon and I love it. The only thing I don't like is that it struggles over bulky seams. I now know (after sewing on my mom's older machine the last 2 weeks) that this must be a Janome issue because her machine is almost 20 years old and has the exact same issue that my 1 year old machine has. Other than that is fabulous for quilting! I have quilted a queen size quilt on it with relatively no trouble at all. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
I borrowed my moms kenmore over a year ago, because mine was frustrating the heck out of me, I need to find a good machine too!
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Eg har slete ut en Janome 4800,kjempefornød,så det var ingen tvil om hva eg skulle kjøpe!Janome 7700,større mellomrom der en sydde,lettere å ha store ting til quilting.men den var for tung til kurser,derfor skaffet eg meg Janome 3160 til kurs.Den syr som en klokke med mange innebygde finnesser!
Beste hilsen Quiltegleder Margrethe Jåstad--Norge
I have a very basic Viking. I've loved it because it allows me to do pretty much everything I need to.
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Hi Taryn, I recently bought a Brothers Machine. It isn't super fancy and $$$, but it is great for quilting. It came with eveything you need to quilt, I haven't even figured out what to do with half the stuff. I do wish it had a moveable needle.
Thanks!
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I have a brother sewing machine and i love that it is so easy to thread the needle... with 1 push of the lever!!!! kflack84@gmail.com
By the way... such a generous giveaway! Thank you!!!
i have a Brother CS6000i. I like that it is affordable and can do a lot of stuff. Although its pretty lightweight and i would like something heavier
I have Janome Sewist. I love it because it's simple to use and mechanical - so not much to go wrong and easy to fix (touch wood). Sometimes I think it would be nice to have something a bit quicker and the odd fancy stitch wouldn't go amiss!
I have a Brother PC420 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! It is very user friendly, sews like a dream and does everything!!! There are 100's of stitches for clothing, quilting and decor!!!! The thought of using another one would just break my heart...I'm very attached to my machine!! Good luck find the perfect fit!!!
I have a new Juki machine and I love it. It has all the options that I wanted, quilts, quiet, self threading,auto tension, thread snips,push one button and needle lines up to edge of foot at 1/4",needle down option, and tons of others I havent even found yet. There really isnt anything I can find that I dislike yet other than I would want a more detailed book about all the stitches etc.
I bought my sewing machine from a school district surplus sale. I like that I got a really good deal on it and I know that it was serviced at least once a year.
I have a middle of the road singer and while its fine for now I dream of a quilting machine with computerised stitches.
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My sewing machines used to belong to my grandmother-in-law and man...it's got character! She is a whopping huge gal with lots of spunk. Even when oiled you can hear her chugging away from every room in the house (THUD THUD THUD THUD THUD!). But she works like a charm and can do things my newer sewing machine just can't. Her name is Big Mama and she makes me one happy sewer!
I love my Bernina Virtuosa 153... had it for 12 years and still don't have anything to complain about! It has the basic digital display, but not the all out computer embroidery stuff... my mom got the big fancy embroidery machine a few years ago, and we both agree that for everyday sewing the more basic machine is more fun to sew on
I have an old Kenmore that is really a Janome in disquise. It is an absolute workhorse - no clue what I'll do if it ever dies. I also have a Pfaff Grand Quilter that I picked up on Craigslist that is my goto for all my FMQ. Craiglist has been a great resource for me for used machines:-)
I have a bernina that I love. It's old but reliable. inspired(dot)gabi(at)gmail(dot)com
I have a Brother and I really like it - sometimes I have tension issues but it's usually when I need to clean it out. It's easy to use, and can do a lot. And it didn't break the bank.
I have a Bernina 440 and I love it! I had some problems at first with my BSR - the really nifty quilting foot, but that's finally been fixed and it sews great. Cons - it's louder than my mom's older Bernina and I get irritated occasionally with the stitch length when the walking foot is on.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
My machine is a Brother innovis 30 and its quite new so I love talking about it! The main thing I love is that it has opened up a whole new world of different sewing techniques. Fab giveaway!
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I have a (very old) Singer that belonged to my Great Grandma. I love it because it has all metal insides!
I have wanted to trade up to a Brother PQ1500s for a while and finally got it this year with my tax return! I love it. It's a no frills quilting machine. Has precise tension and beautiful straight stitches! So far, I've hemed pants, sewn in a an invisible zipper, quilted and pieced a quilt top. I had a brother cs6000i for years with no thraot space so this quilting machine is a dream with all the extra throat room! Highly recommend for affordable quilting machine
Unfortunately I don't like anything about my sewing machine other than when it's in the mood it will let me sew with it!
I have a basic Singer that I bought with my babysitting money over 25 years ago. It’s simple, but does the job. Someday I’ll by a smancy new one…. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I have not worked with jelly rolls yet and would love to give them a try! I made my first quilt last year and hope it is the first of many. :)
I love my Janome MC10001 - it's now an older model combo sewing and embroidery machine. I bought on ebay because I couldn't afford a new one. I would consider a lower end model from a local dealer next time just to have some support for learning, etc. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have a piece of junk Singer that eats fabric like no ones business. I need a new one sooooo bad!
I have a EuroPro machine right now, and love it for its' portability, but it is seriously lacking in many areas. I'm looking for a new machine now, but am overwhelmed trying to decide which brand/features/price are right for me. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have a husqvarna viking sewing machine and I LOVE it :) my hubby bought it as a gift three years ago.
I have a HuskyStar 224 and I chose it partly because it's Purple & White, plus it's a German machine.
I have a basic Kenmore, purchased for me by my husband. It's perfect for now, actually--nothing fancy, but good for what I use it for (basic garments, mending, pillows, etc.). I actually like that it's not computerized. I'll probably inherit my mom's 1958 Singer one day--lots of memories in that machine! Thanks!
I love my Janome machines... I have a few of them...
I have a Singer 5050 that I bought at Walmart a zillion years ago. It is the only one I've ever had so it is all I know... so far, so good! Thanks for the chance!
I have a Kenmore, purchased from Sears. (Technically its my mom's.) I like that its simple, but still has a number of stitch styles. I don't like that it has trouble sewing through more than 4 layers of fabric.
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I have 6 different machines. My favorite is my Laura Ashley Brother. I wanted a self threader and a thread cutter. Love my LA.
I use my elderly Singer to quilt, it has a walking foot on constantly, and everything else is done on my Toyota Quiltmaster, I love them both equally. But top of my wish list is a longarm .....any longarm.
pamdungar2010@hotmail.co.uk
I have a Brother and I love that it wasn't terribly expensive (under $300) but came with all sorts of accessories and more stitches than I will probably ever use. I've had it for five years and it gets really regular use and I've never had one problem with it. It's a lovely all around machine. It's not a big ole fancy Bernina or Baby Loc, but it does the job and it didn't cost a small fortune!
I have an old singer, and probably need to upgrade soon. I'd love to get a machine that embroiders too.
mhchong@aol.com
I mostly sew with my singer featherweight. She get it done right and straight stich is perfect. Just wish had buttonhole and zig zag stitch
Thank u for giveaway opportunity
3m4@att.net
I have a Bernina 380 (was expensive enough, didn't have enough money for the 440) and what I love is the 1/4" foot and how well it quilts (and sew obviously). I still don't know how to FMQ but if I know I most probably would have bought the 440 to get the bsr regulator (mine doesn't have it). I don't like that it has a very minimal throat space...
Terrific giveaway! Thanks for the chance
i have a singer that my sweet husband last year
wow,this is amazing giveaway.I don't have yet sewing machine and hope I will get it soon so I need advices too =o)
I have a Bernina and I love how it is solid and sews beautifully. The Bernina store in my town takes good care of it, and has great fabric too! I also love all the feet that are available for it, and how easy feet are to change out.
I love my Janome 4800...it sews non-stop...and has never needed a repair..touch wood!! I wish it had the longer arm...
Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful give away!
Paulette
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