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I am thinking of getting a new sewing machine. I have a Janome 6600p at the moment and although it is a good machine it's a pain when you want to use the Accufeed (inbuilt walking foot) as you have to unscrew each Accufeed foot from the machine to change the foot.
I am looking at the Pfaff quilt expression 3.5 as the I D T looks to be much more user friendly and not as clunky as the Janome and much easier to change the feet. I have looked at quite a few videos on line especially from Village Sewing.com they have really good tutorials about the Pfaff and other machines.
I will probably have to wait until I go to the N E C next year then I could try all the machines. "Although I want it yesterday"
I would like your input on the Pfaff please.
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I bought a Pfaff machine with IDT back in 2000. It is awesome. I use it while piecing, sewing on binding, etc. I can't imagine how annoying it would be to have to use a special even feed walking foot. From what I see of Bernina's system, I think it was either purchased or licensed from Pfaff.
Go for it!
BethMI
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Hi Pam,
Nice to hear from you to. I see that you have finished the BOM 2014 I've just started to cross hatch mine, I have been doing anything but start on it but now I have started I'm eager to get it finished. The cross hatching isn't so bad but the free motion .......
I expect it is getting quite cold up in Scotland, it's not too bad here yet. It's the dark days that I hate so just batten down the hatches and sew....especially if I get a new machine.
I intend to sell my other 2 machines a Janome6600p and a Husqvarna Emerald 118 but will wait until I have my new Pfaff.......if I go for it? I have to try it out first.
Keep warm
Hugs
Anne
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I have a Pfaff Expression 150th Anniversary model. It has a wide throat for room when quilting. The feet are very easy to swap and it's easy to engage/disengage the IDT. Great machine.
Did you ask your local store if you can trade in your older machines when you buy the new one? Might be easier than trying to sell them later.
Kathy
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Hi Kathy,
Yes I did ask about trade in but they don't do it. I would like to wait until the big show in Birmingham UK but it isn't until August next year and you know we always want it yesterday.
I will try to sell my other machines in one of the patchwork magazines.
I have found a shop fairly local to me that sell the Pfaff quilt expression 3.5 and I am going to try them.
If anything went wrong with the machine it's nice to have somewhere close that will fix and also do any servicing needed.
Anne
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I always had Pfaff sewing machines, I loved their IDT system, however, I don't feel that their machine are quite the high quality that they used to be. I bought their top of the line machine, 2170, brand new about 9 years ago & it has completely died on me a year ago with no hope of ever working again...needless to say how upset I was. I have since bought a used Bernina 830, & even though I still struggle with it, I feel that this machine is a more solid, well built machine. Bernina's also has their own version of IDT, (Pfaff's patent ran out on it), which is the exact same as Pfaff's.
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Hi Anne,
I hope that you get a gorgeous machine, that you really love, whatever make or model you decide on. It has been a wee bit chilly here, nothing too bad it was 6 degrees here today, as you say these dark evenings are perfect for quilting. I'm pleased you've started quilting the 2014 BOM, there is so much variation in the quilting that once I started the quilting I really enjoyed it. I am thinking about starting the 2015 BOM (I do prevaricate so much) then I thought I may just wait for the 2016 BOM to start. Last year I bought quite a large amount of Japanese fabrics, so whatever BOM I decide to do I will use these fabrics. Anne, I found a really good fabric shop in Scarborough all the fabrics are £5 a metre and they were named brands, there was such a wonderful selection and they post fabrics too. I did treat myself (stockpile) as I rarely have the opportunity to buy inexpensive fabrics, I usually pay around £14 - £16 a metre and my Japanese fabrics were more expensive. Do you have access to cheap fabric shops where you live?
Speak to you soon
Love Pam
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Well I did it! I have bought a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 and so far I love it. Next Friday I am having some tuition on it as it is so different from my Janome.
It is so nice to be able to change the I D T feet.. On the Janome I had to use a screwdriver every time I needed to change the Accufeeed feet.
I've been doing the cross hatching on the A to Z BOM and am really bored with it so I've put it aside to sew something else....something Christmasy.
I hope every one has a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and peaceful new year.
Best wishes
Anne :cheer:
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Congratulations for making the big leap! You will have so much fun with your new machine!
My old Pfaff (now 15 years old) works beautifully, but it lacks a thread cutter and a knee lift / automatic lift for applique. However, it seems foolish and a bit self-indulgent to buy a new machine and spend thousands of dollars for just those conveniences.
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Done for now
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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I tried to attach a picture under show your progress and it showed that I attached it but didn’t show up in my post only...
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