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> I owned a 220 for a couple of months and was less than pleased with
> it. The Electronics fried on it twice and needed to be replaced under
> warrenty. The size of the Harp, or opening is too small to do anything
> but small wall hanging quilts. If you try to push a full sized bed
> quilt through the opening you will have nothing but trouble. Assuming
> the machine you are getting is in good shape, it will be of greater
> use for your wifes quilting needs. It is a very good machine and is
> still used and loved by many avid quilters. The The 220 might be
> useful for taking to sewing class and piecing or clothing
> construction, but not for any serious quilting of large quilts. I
> traded the one I bought back to the dealer for a 1008 mechanical
> machine and was glad to get rid of it. I would stick with the one you
> got, and be happy that you didn't get the 220. I have another Bernina
> model that is computerized, and that one works fine. It was made in
> the Swiss factory, and the 220 was made in the Thailand Factory, that
> is opperated for Berina, and makes the lower end machines. The feet
> that come with the 220 are not the best feet either. They are cheap
> snap-on feet and not the single piece cast feet that Bernina is famous
> for. So for my money, I would give her the one you got and I think she > will love it.
>
> John