So What's Wrong With A Singer?

Don't forget to check the "Craig's List" in your area. Not only do they usually have better prices on older machines than you'll end up with on eBay, from what I've seen (surfing around looking at sewing machines being sold and comparing prices on the net is my late night "p*rn of choice"), but you can actually go physically look at it, up close and personal, before you hand over the cash, plus you aren't going to pay shipping and such. My son and DIL bought a 6440 Viking in mint condition for TWENTY DOLLARS! Can't beat that!

Val

I had a D1, loved it desperately. Traded it in after a few years for the SE. I really like it because of the great light system is has and they put the reverse button on the correct side of the needle, but I don't love it like I loved that D1.

I can't imagine owning anything other than a Husqvarna now. I am still eyeing the Sapphire 870, but it's as heavy as the SE. I want a mini SE that weighs 5 pounds.

Cindy

Thanks, everyone, for all the great info. I had not considered a used machine. I'm gonna check with the shop owner about possible future trade-ins. If not, as long as I can get a manual, I'm sure DH & I could figure one out. Gosh, I'm excited now. It'll be great to have a sewing machine that's younger than me.

Sherry

I wouldn't buy a Singer from an LQS because I can probably get one cheaper at someplace like JoAnn's or Walmart.

My mom uses a Singer and a Brother, both bought for around $200. One is set up for piecing and the other for quilting. Debra in VA See my quilts at

Hi Debra--Yeah, I know. She's $25 higher than Wal Mart on the Singer. But she's so nice. If you buy from her, she lets you haul your machine into the shop anytime for help, so long as you call her first and set up a time when she's not busy. And I've just gotten so angry with Walmart here, I'm almost to the point that I'll pay more for anything to keep from going there. (mostly because of a deal where they took away a contract for business with the place my DH works, and gave the contract to a corporation in China. I'm really steamed about that)

Sherry

Sherry, i've had a White 999 (i think made by Viking back in 1980) still runs like a Champ! i do have a newer Singer (not sure of the model #), but my XH bought it for me at Wally World about 10 yrs ago. i hate it. it skips stitches and generally is a terrible machine. i even tried to sell it in a garage sale, no-one would even look at it. they generally just snickered that i had wasted $ on it. i didnt, of course, he did, i kept it, and let my daughter learn on it. i really want a Janome 6600, but like many of us here, too poor at the moment. Perhaps, after my house is sold and i make a tidy profit? good luck in your search. remember to "test-drive" any machine thoroughly before purchase. amy in CNY

That's not as much extra as I thought it would be. Sounds like a good deal if you think you will need help occasionally. Debra in VA See my quilts at

you people should check the profile of Witchysitcher and sunflowerlady. this person ( gender and real location unknown) posts on my immigration group as Doug. well, He , if he isnt a he , isnt dangerous. but I doubt "he" sews. he is very good at entering any kind of group as an expect and an old friend. I have no idea why he does this. I am assuming he is a he, although who knows? at times, I have assumed he was gay and lonely, but one way to keep from being found is to have so many idenities it is hard to find a core one.

Excuse me! Who, exactly are you? I've been part of this group for over

Linda PATCHogue, NY

Linda PATCHogue, NY

I don't know who this person is or what his/her problem is, but I have been a member of this group for over 10 years and I AM HIGHLY INSULTED!

Linda PATCHogue, NY

Linda PATCHogue, NY

click on witchy stichers profile and see what comes up. I am sorry but WS posts as Doug on my group.. I am not a troll- but google lists all of these posts as his/her so click on profile and explain it to me

what group/s?

((((((Linda))))))

Never doubted this wasn't you. I've had my email hijacked in the past: it happens, but we live through it.

Just done a bit of detective work and I think I've cracked it!

The problem is that both WitchyStitcher and Sunflower lady who posts on the RCTN both use the same false e-mail so they wont get spam (noone@nowhere).

On Linda's Google profile there are a lot of other groups listed - mainly Politics and the e-mail addy is no...@nowhere.

no...@nowhere is how Linda's shows up in the Archive Profiles.

Simple solution Linda - think of a new fake e-mail and then you will get a new profile of your own!

Perhaps the original poster has actually done a service in that Linda now knows her name was attached to a possible 'undesireable' in the archives and detach herself.

Maybe someone who posts on the Needlework group (who got this message too) could explain this to Sunflower lady who is probably as upset as Linda).

So 'Original Poster' we quilting ladies are all sorted out. We really are quilting ladies, and many of us do actually know real e-mail addresses, postal addresses and sometimes we even meet up! Nothing sinister here.

Sally at the Seaside~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~uk

WitchyStitcher wrote:

Just a troll trying to raise a ruckus. Ignore it. All of us rctq regulars know you have been here for years and we aren't likely to fall for the drivel posted from an address we haven't seen before. Debra in VA See my quilts at

It's because she uses a fake email address that is commonly used, you'll get a different load of randomness if you click on my profile.

Anne

Witchystitcher is a reg here ... now that we've established that, who in the heck are YOU??

And SHE actually is a VERY talented quilter! :)

HTH!! Connie :)

PS - Try to learn how to read the headers ... it will save you quite a bit of lookin' the fool! :)