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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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What kind of classes are they that you would need needle down? Quilting? If it's for patchwork then surely any machine will do. Needle down is a bonus but not essential and personally I would be happy bringing a mechanical machine to and from classes because it is less delicate and it doesn't have a computer to be jangled about in the car and messed up. The main thing is to get a machine that's not going to break your back to take in and out of the car and to carry to the classroom and back into the house. I see a lot of women have Singer Featherweights they use for classes on Bonnie Hunters blog, but it's only a straight stitch machine so if you are looking for all the bells and whistles this won't do. But I can tell you from experience that it's a great straight stitch and a very dependable machine and comes in a small carry case that makes it easily portable. I also have a Pfaff Select 4 which I love and wouldn't part with for the world because it sews like a dream, has an in-built walking foot (IDT) and will sew over just about any lump of fabric you can throw at it. It's not super light or anything but it's not desperately heavy either, and it does have a hard cover which gives it extra protection while travelling in the back of my car. Just my thoughts on this. Let us know what you decide won't you?
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If you have not decided on a light weight machine to take to class, I highly recommend the Janome Platinum 760.
The 760 has needle stop up/down, a speed control bar to regulate how fast or slow you wish to sew, many, many decorative stitches including blanket stitch, and hand quilting stitches. You can purchase an optional straight stitch plate, free motion quilting foot and walking foot. The 760 pieces like a dream. It weighs about 12 pounds,yet has similar features of the 3/4 size Berninas. It does not vibrate like the cheaper machines or the older Janome Jem. A video on Utube is what sold me on this little machine. Then I tried it out at my local dealer.
Believe me, I am a loyal Bernina owner, but wanted an inexpensive machine to take to classes. Check out the video, if you haven't purchased a machine, I hope you give this one a try. Good luck.
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
Betty Jo
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I have a Bernina 165e for travel. I chose it because it does pretty much everything.
I also seriously considered the Pfaff Passport 2 and 3. Wow those little machines are affordable and have all most all the features of my Pfaff Performance 5.
But it is a personal choice. You should visit your dealer and test drive to find the best machine for you
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
-
I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
-
I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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