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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 11:53:37 AM
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Does anyone have an embroidery machine? I'm looking at purchasing a Brother PE770. I have a good sewing machine, so I'm okay with it only providing one function. It only makes images as big as 5 x 7, but I'm thinking it might be a good starter, and for the things I'm thinking of embellishing, 5 X 7 should be big enough. Any words of wisdom from folks who have experience with embroidery machines?
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 2:00:29 PM
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I have had a few different ones, a viking, a bernina, and 2 brother ones. I still have my brother one and I love the brother ones the best. Mine is an older one that sews and does embroidery and is only 5x7 at it's largest. I find it does everything I want it to do.. I have lots of embroidery files so if you need something don't hesitate to ask and if I can answer anything else or help you out in any way, just ask.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 3:01:54 PM
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| I have a Janome New Home that I just loved, but last week when I went to sew with it, the screen would not light up. I went to the sewing place and they figure it will cost about $&00.00 for the new part. I looked at some reviews on the internet and they basically said do not spend the money to fix it because the machine I have is too old and obsolete. Guess I have to find a simple zigzag one. Computers do not last forever, unfortunately!!! |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 4:06:19 PM
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try some garage sales too if all you want is a mechanical machine. I have found some good deals on them that way...my sister found one for $1.00 that works really good just for sewing....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2011 : 4:36:36 PM
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I have had several and my favorite is my Pfaff, they no longer make the model I have but I love it and have had zero problems with it unlike the Bernina and Viking that I had.
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 07:09:29 AM
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Thank you girls for your responses. I'm so excited about the idea of finally getting an embroidery machine. I actually sat and read the operating manual for the Brother machine online yesterday! I have so many creative ideas for how I will be able to use it. Just need to finish a few in progress projects first else I'll never go back to them once I get my new toy!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 09:01:19 AM
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Well have fun, I am sure you will enjoy it. To me the software for the brother is much more user friendly than the others too, so you will be happy I am sure....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 08:55:07 AM
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The machine arrived yesterday!! Here it is right out of the box! Oh the possibilities.....
Here it is working away on my test piece. It performed really well...needed to make one little adjustment with the bobbin tension, but overall I'm very pleased so far.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 09:09:24 AM
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My Momma left me her Phaff Creative 1471 when she died and left her Elna to my sister. I am so intimidated by it. I have looked at machine and just don't know if I want to even attempt it. Kathy, is it really hard to learn to use? I know my Momma loved this one and her Elna. She was such a good seamstress. Thanks for any info you can provide.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 7:06:57 PM
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Thanks Beverley, I had to get the company to send me the manual which they emailed me...I have the ideal book but didn't get the manual, which I am sure Momma had somewhere. When I go back to her house I'm sure I will find it. I am going to give it a try...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 6:27:34 PM
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Paula, I emailed you. I have some questions, and hopefully you will not mind answering them. I am interested in purchasing one also, and have heard that the Brother is one of the good ones.
Thanks so much. Farmgirl #946 Linda |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 07:08:09 AM
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Penny The Pfaff 1471 is a great machine and a dream to use, that was my first Pfaff and I have upgraded over the years a few times but would go back to that machine any day. Don't be afraid of it just play with it and you will be hooked.
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 11:57:08 AM
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Thanks Kathy, now that I got the pillowcases done for the Rescued girls...I am going to take it out and see if I can get use to it...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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