Need advice on machine quilting

Okay, it's me again. Doing some internet research and found this model. Anybody have any experience with it:

Simplicity SA2400LCD Best Buy American Quilter, Drop In Bobbin Electronic Sewing Machine, Quilt Feet, 1-Step Buttonhole, Hard Case & ExtensionTable

Thanks.

--Karen

My advice would be to check out used machine in the major brands: Bernina, Pfaff, Husqvarna, Janome, etc. If you get one from a reputable dealer, you should be able to trust that it will do a great job for you. Alternatively, look at the *old* Singers; they were workhorses, though the newer ones don't have a good reputation.

And, when Sandy says "check out", she means really test one for yourself

- with your own fabric and quilting sandwich. Take a little bag with you of stuff you might be going to work with. The quilt sandwich sample is important, because it will include the batting *you prefer.

Dealer and his/her after sales service is also very important. With your budget, you might like to consider a used but reconditioned example of one of the recommended brands. That way you can get slightly up the scale than you might otherwise be able to afford. People do upgrade quite often, and those 'left behind' machines can be great value. . In message , Karen writes

Don't give up on that Singer until you have it checked by a reliable service person; it may simply be some adjustment or a fairly easy and inexpensive fix. Those older Singers are often real workhorses.

Julia > I've just finished piecing a quilt for my nephew and spent SEVERAL days

I agree with Julia - take your machine in to get an estimate on having it serviced and/or repaired. It may cost you less than buying an inexpensive new machine & most likely will be more reliable than an inexpensive new machine. The other thing you could do is check garage sales or Craig's list for an older, but in good condition machine.

I saw your post about the Simplicity machine - I don't know who makes it, but I think it may be Singer & if so, may not be a good investment for you.

Give your old machine a second chance:)

Ditto what Pauline said.

If you are dead set on a new machine, in your price range I'd look at something simple. No bells and whistles, because they'll come at the expense of quality, and you'll only end up frustrated. A good used machine with a warranty would be a good bet.

You know if one of the companies that has makes machines really put a bell and a whistle on one of their machines folks would but it just so they could say theirs is the machine with all the bells and whistles. What model machine do you have Karen? Taria

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

We should point out here that *old* means pre-1960 for a Singer! If yours qualifies, might be worth fixing. Roberta in D

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Karen, I tried to reply privately and the email bounced. Would you please contact me at cxm 7521 at msn dot com (you know what to do)?