Bernina: Used 1530 vs new 220

Taria wrote: I wonder about lugging a

I take my Elna 6003 to retreats and classes. It's my main machine and really all I have to take. The 6003 is computerized, though not the fancy embroidery-type of computerization.

Julia in MN

My computerized machine is the only one portable enough to take to classes (hard to lug a treadle!) -- I've lugged it for years without problems. As long as you aren't dropping it or leaving it in the car in the summer, I don't see a problem.

well, you see there is possibly the problem. I haven't dropped too many machines but they have been known to dance around the back area of the car. The heat here isn't kind either. I guess they are tougher than I think they can be. My 301 is so handy for classes that don't require zz's. Janome Jems (is it a G or J) seem to be coming out of the woodwork down here in classes. Taria

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

The 301 is about perfect for that use. With the built-in handle, I don't think it weighs any more than a FW in a case, does it? Plus it's stronger and has more work space. Everyone should have one!!! But not three or four like I do.

I *prefer* to lug my Featherweight ;), but sometimes I need more than a simple straight stitch for something. I have taken my Bernina to many places -- including to Arizona for quilt camp or Quilting in the Desert. My solution to the weight thing is to have it in a Tutto bag -- that thing rolls so easily that it's a pleasure to have! :)

Could you not put it on the back seat and use the seat belt to restrain it? . In message , Taria writes

I put mine on the floor between the seats. It can't move much there, especially if I push the front seat back against it.

Julia > Could you not put it on the back seat and use the seat belt to restrain it? > .

That's where I put mine too... we are speaking of SMs when travelling aren't we.. I have a Bernina virtuosa 153.. suits me just fine buts it's very heavy for taking to workshops..

Elly

The floor in the back seat is usually safest for machines...

Kay

I was kind of teasing. The 301 is almost the same weight w/o the case as the FW with the case and easier to carry. It fits right behind the seat in the car. Most of my bigger machines don't fit so well there. I do have a carrier with rollers but I still don't think it is a great idea to schlep around a computer machines a whole lot. I am the one that has been drug to the computer sewing machine age kicking and screaming though. : )

Taria, down to 2 FW's and 2 301's here besides all the assorted other mach>>

You do want it secure, though. Consider that in a 30 mph crash, which is not very fast - not freeway speed - the car stops, but the sewing machine continues moving forward at 30 mph. That seat had better be well-anchored and substantial.

I don't have the room in my sporty little motor!! Any back-seat passengers have to have no legs!! Good job I don't have them - the odd one in the front is pretty much all I get >g< . In message , Kay Lancaster writes

Thanks! I looked on the Bernina web site, but did not see that info. I went back this morning and see that the brochures do say, "Display of Presser Foot Pressure, Presser Foot, Feed Dog, Stitch Symbol, etc". I glanced over it too quickly the other day.

Bev in TX

So many quilters like the Janome 6500/6600 and have no problems with them. However, I had severe problems with two different Janome machines.

I had a MC 6500P, which developed problems right after the warranty ran out -- it would not even sew. They tried several times to fix it locally, but failed to do so, even with Janome's phone assistance. I ended up sending it in to Janome to be fixed. They sent it back with the original problem fixed, but a new problem, which again could not be fixed locally. Back it went again and they finally fixed it. I no longer have that machine. My LQS was nice enough to pay for one of the shipment costs, even though I was responsible for all of the work and shipping fees on this machine.

I purchased an MC 10001 just a few months after I got the 6500. I had severe, but sporadic, problems with the tension from the time it was new. They were sometimes able to duplicate the problem at my LQS, at which I purchased the machine. Again, they could not fix it locally after trying to do so several times. It was sent to Janome, and it came back in the same condition. After much more to-do and several more attempts to fix it locally, it was again sent back to Janome. That time they replaced the entire head -- no more severe tension issues! I still have this machine, but seldom use it.

I know that many quilters just love their Janome 6500/6600s, but I am now gun shy.

No doubt there are those who could tell of similar horror stories with Berninas, but I have had no problems with mine.

Bev in TX

Yup...tank is the right word and it is such a great machine !!! Just hums so nicely !!1

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"Taria" < . My Bernie 930 really has spoiled

It's easy to overlook things, Bev. No harm done. :)