I just found out that Husqvarna has released a Sapphire 870 in Europe. I don't know when it will be released here in the States.
It has what it calls "Selective Thread Cutter". I guess that means it's automatic.
It has the mirror image mode. That's not something I use, but my friend is going to be disappointed because she wanted it.
It has more stitches.
Hopefully my friend will be able to trade her 850 in.
Unless they made the new one weigh 5 pounds, I'm still not buying it.
Cindy
I just checked the H/V site and the 850 does have the mirror function even the 830 has the mirror function.
I'm trying to decide between the TOL Platinum or one of the Sapphires. I've yet to try them out as DH is suggesting I wait till I've got an actual sewing room (ie. after the extensions are finished) before getting a new machine, unless the current machine dies before then.
Really? I thought the girl told us that it didn't have mirror mode, but she was pretty new and my friend hasn't said anything so I just assumed she was right.
I don't know anything about the Platinum, but I can tell you the Sapphire I sewed on was sweet. That would be my sewing machine right now if I didn't have the SE.
Cindy
Thanks, I've come across a few favourable reviews of the Sapphires and the harp space is very tempting. Just depends on what DH is willing to let me spend...
Just FWIW and IMHO (of course), the mirror image is a very valuable tool. Several of the stitches that sling over to one side just don't go the right way for me. For example, when doing a blanket or appliqué stitch, sometimes you come to a place where you have to pivot on a layered piece. Often, it is simply more convenient to work with the stitch mirrored instead of on default. Clear as mud? Polly
Clear as clear, Polly. The lightbulb just went off.
I thought embroidery was the only time I would ever use that. Must investigate.
Cindy
Well just for example, Cindy - yesterday I was appliquéing a bird on a Baltimore Album sort of block. I had a stitch set up to make 2 straight stitches forward and then zig over to take the tiniest bite on the appliqué. I went around the bird's head, tummy and tail feathers just fine. When I arrived at the wing (which was a separate piece of a lighter color and both on/off of the main bird body) I needed the stitch to bite to the right instead of left. Using the mirror image kept me from having to stop, tie off, turn the entire block (and sewing room) around or any other major effort. Yes indeed. That's a cool tool. Polly
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