Calling all Bernina junkies

Just watched some of the webcase. Very cool. Very cool.

Just watched some of the webcase. Very cool. Very cool.

Did you watch the Webcast. Wow. Even though I don't think I can afford one, I think I am in love with the 820. It looks like it answers all the wish list of the many Bernina quilters. the 830 is just about over the top as an Embroidery/sewing machine, also, but I think the 820 will have a greater acceptance here in this group. What do you think? Regardless of the price. it looks like a truly revolutionary machine.

John

Me, too, John. Would also like to see the quilt frame. I would love to have the 820--I have the 200 and that is plenty of embroidery for me/

My embroidery machine works well enough for me....I have a 180. It would be nice to have one that's faster, but for no more than I use it, I'm fine. The Create 820 looks vunderful! :-) I missed part of the webcast, but saw enough to really appreciate it!

Yeah, mine works fast enough for me, too. I don't use it enough to warrant spending $10,000! But would love the 820 with all its features!! Maybe I would even get comfortable using my BSR with that bigger throat!!

I wonder why they call it the 830...as that was a machine of theirs about 20 to 25? years ago. Confusing as many people are still using those old Bernina 830s ! Anyway...it is a totally wonderful & different machine but so that I don't become envious of not owning one , I think of people such as Paula Nadelstern who makes her wonderful Kaleidoscope quilts on a

1949 Singer Featherweight on her 40" kitchen table"---no sewing studio or grand machine and fabric stored all over her NYC apartment !! It would be grand to own it and have it set up to quilt a block all by itself !!! I'd actually get all my quilts finished. Mary

I, too, always think of Paula Nadelstern, when there is hype about new machines. . In message , MB writes

I'm so disappointed! I first tried the link and got error messages. I guess too many people must have been going there. then I got in but can not see the web cast. I get a message saying it is coming soon! I'm sure the pic and the write up do not do it justice! Maybe tomorrow!

Marilyn in Alberta, Canada

I'm square, I missed it live but just caught the rerun. What a cool machine. I hope it meets all the claims and is well made like. It looks like Bernina has been listening even if they are slow to react. I like the bigger bobbin. The larger space probably is a major help to their BSR. They claim at 1100 stitches per minute it is the fastest home machine. The Brother 1500 is faster than that. Isn't the Janome

1600 faster also? I don't think I'd ever go for another computer type machine. The computer machine and me just don't seem to get along. The cost not pretty if it is over 5k IMO. Maybe I am just old fashioned but I am sure I am sensible. I sure hope someone around here buys one though so we can get real reviews from folks we know. Surely someone wants to be the first kid on the block to have one.

If I was more adventurous and getting any real quilting done these days I might sell my car and get one ; )

I am curious about the number. I just bought a Bern>

I think their reference as to speed was hype. the Janome 1600 and the Juki 98 Q are both faster than 1100 but they are straight stitch machines. So the comparison is not quite fair. I am not sure about the Janome 6600 but one thing I did note, was they said you could use the Walking foot at full speed, which is something you cannot do with the two straight stitch machines mentioned above. At least I know the Janome 1600 doesn't recommend using the walking foot above 3/4 speed. Either way, I think it is a quantum leap forward in machine technology for Bernina, which will place it at the forefront for the time being. Until the next company leapfrogs ahead. As I said in another forum. Even though these machines have a "Gee whiz" factor, they don't have a "Must have" factor for me. The collection of machines that I now have will do everything I want to do in both quilting applications and clothing construction applications. So there is no compelling need for me to do anything but stand on the side lines and clap. If I go in a direction that requires Embroidery, then I could consider the 830 but honestly, I would probably just buy a dedicated Embroidery machine and be done with it. There is not much chance of that happening, but you never know in this playground.

John

Interesting. I do love new machines I am with you on the 'gee whiz' factor. I'd love to have one to play with but reason has me grounded. The 6600 claims 'up to 1000' spm. What does an old standard machine sew I wonder? I bet it isn't much less than that. The Brother

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I watched the webcast, too, John. *If* I had the money for it and for a table (and a place to put said machine and table ), I think the 820 sounds wonderful. I don't have the embroidery module for my 630, so I could live quite nicely without one on this new model. However, it's not going to happen, so it's a very good thing that I really, *really* like my 630.

IT does seem like they could have picked some different numbers ! I have a Bernina 930 mechanical and it works like a charm. Sometimes I've wondered how machines are named...Pfaff went from 1475 to I think

7550...then 7570 and then back down I believe. Usually products are named by how the name would appeal to the public so that they will buy, but apparently the numbers assigned to sewing machines aren't ?

You think I should buy one. I think I should buy one. My wife on the other hand being the final word in matters of this kind says, Not so much. So there you go. the ball is back in your court.

John

I am the lucky owner of a brand new pool pump today. That money would have been happier spent on a sewing machine, no doubt about it. The 6600 here is a year old. I thought that was going to get me out of my creativity funk but it just didn't do it. WOnder what kind of a trade in it would be? No not happening here. I learned my lesson. I am going for a swim. lol So Sandy, you and me are not buying. You know I bet that Frank will buy one for his Brenda for Christmas if not sooner. Who WILL be the first on the block here to get one of these?

Taria, dealing with need not wants today.

You might try a really good mechanical machine; and older 830-930. Everybody who has one loves it and they all can't be wrong. I agree that for some people the computerized models are not as good as the mechanicals. I love the mechanicals, but I do respect what the computerized ones can do. I think it is important to find one that fits your way of doing things.

John

LOL I'm with you Taria. We got a new frig for our anniversary last month, and the pool pump needs replacing. sigh.

Pati, > I am the lucky owner of a brand new pool pump today. That money