[earthknitter]

I'm thinking of buying a new machine....

I have the Brother xr-65, thinking about the Brother cs 6000i.

So tell me about the sewing machines you love!

 

[glorified_rice]

I have a Janome Magnolia 7330 and LOVE it

 

[sabrinat]

Gosh, that's a loaded question for me

I love sewing machines and have at present.15 machines ( I recently did a mini destash and sold 4 of them them) and I also have 2 sergers and 1 coverstitch machine. My primary modern machine is a brother PC 6000 that I adore. Most of the rest are vintage machines. I do try to rotate through them all. Currently I'm piecing a quilt on my bernina 801. I have pix of most of my machines on my blog. I just love those old gals!

 

[dds07]

Bernina Activa 125. I LOVE it!!

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[StoriesInTheSoil]

Singer Genie 354. They are so cute! Vintage Singers are typically GREAT machines, too

 

[orangefoot]

My main machine is a vintage Singer 319K but I have a Frister and Rossman 420 which I use less but is better for some things because it has a free arm which the Singer doesn't have.

 

[allnaturalmom]

Hello,
I have a Janome-made Kenmore model #19233.

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[Stone Fence]

Bernina Activa 220.

Looooooove it!

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[sarahope]

pfaff 2042, found for ridiculously cheap on CL.

A few of my friends also have the Bernina Activa 125 and rave about it constantly.

 

[Whistler]

1974 Husquavarna Viking. It's a plain-Jane workhorse and I love it!

 

[Think of Winter]

I have a Singer 457 (given to me) and a Singer 500A (my dream machine!) In the past I've had low end machines that did not hold up. I'd never buy one again. I love old, solid Singers. Which one depends on what you want to do with it. The 401 and 500 models are virtually identical. They're all-metal gears, really versatile, and you can get one in working condition for $20-$200.

 

[E.V. Lowi]

I'm a big fan of Swiss made Bernina industrial machines and I have 3-- an 850, 950 and a big 217N.

 

[mystic~mama]

I have a Bernina Record.....it always works for me...I dont really know if I love it or not....I think I would'nt mind something a little more modern and automatic....

 

[sabrinat]

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Originally Posted by mystic~mama I have a Bernina Record.....it always works for me...I dont really know if I love it or not....I think I would'nt mind something a little more modern and automatic....

What # record do you have? I know folks that would trade one of their kids for one, lol.
I have a 801 sport and an 807. They're both pretty basic models but make a lovely stitch and are very portable.

 

[Mama~Love]

I have a Babylock Esante, and LOVE it! Not a lot of Babylock fans here??

 

[lil_miss_understood]

I don't know what the machine downstairs is. My MIL just gave it to me not long ago and I sort of wrote it off as soon as I saw it (other than saying "That'll do... for now.")
I may have just found my "dream machine"... a Singer 15-91. It's the machine I learned to sew on and therefor the machine I prefer... Besides, it's a vintage Singer! What more could you ask for?

 

[OkiMom]

I have a brother 5000PRW. Its awesome! I really enjoy it and its super easy to use. I haven't managed to break it yet and electronical things and me don't get along. Ive broken many a persons sewing machine.

 

[mystic~mama]

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Originally Posted by sabrinat What # record do you have? I know folks that would trade one of their kids for one, lol. I have a 801 sport and an 807. They're both pretty basic models but make a lovely stitch and are very portable.

I think its an 830, got it from the original owner on ebay

 

[freestyler]

Janome 6600....two of them! It is an awesome machine.

 

[Timmie]

I have an older, mechanical Viking, it only has about 20 stitches. Then I have a Kenmore 19001, which is a really nice combination sewing/embroidery machine; and a Janome 10001 which is a really great combination sewing/embroidery machine. I sew all my own clothes, occasionaly sew for profit, and teach sewing. A good machine isn't just a passing fancy, it is an investment, for now & for the future if you teach your kids to sew too.