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stunned...shock and awe=bernina 450 in other words, my hubby put a machine on layaway
betsey Beginner NJ USA Member since 2003 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/12 5:56 PM stopped in at the lqs today...and took a look, a QUICK look at the berninas. they have a 450 that was used as a classroom machine, in gorgeous condition.... it took my hubby less than five minutes to tell me to put it on layaway. i'm still stunned! what can y'all tell me? i've never had a bernina! betsey
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 1508	Login to reply to this post In reply to betsey Like this post Date: 1/21/12 6:13 PM Wow! What a great husband!! I can tell you you are buying an excellent sewing machine. The decorative stitches are beautiful. It feeds fabric very nicely. The FHS is wonderful, as is the foot pedal with the needle up/needle down feature. I assume you are a quilter. You will want a 5.5mm stitch plate, a straight stitch plate, the walking foot with 3 soles, #37 patchwork foot and extra bobbins to start. ------ ~Diana~ ♥ Bernina 830E ♥ Bernina 1150MDA serger ✝The Lord is my Light and my Salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1✝
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 2008 Posts: 2944	Login to reply to this post In reply to betsey Like this post Date: 1/21/12 6:24 PM Quote: what can y'all tell me? .....................what a great husband you have! I bumped this thread for you. Sewing Machines > Bernina Big $$$ Accessories / What Do You Like ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Should have added that you'll want to get the rhythm of their sales and coupons. There will be something here for Super Bowl weekend. -- Edited on 1/21/12 6:26 PM -- ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
betsey Beginner NJ USA Member since 2003 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/12 6:24 PM diana- Thank yoU! now i know what to hint about for mothers day!
Maia B Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 2010 Posts: 1855	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/12 6:26 PM Congrats! That's a great machine! Bernina has 20-25% off coupons for feet and accessories a few times per year. You might also find savings on used feet on SewItsForSale, a yahoo group. For piecing, you might like the #1 or #34 foot with the needle moved to the right, at least until you get a #37, but maybe even instead. ------ Berninas 820 QE, Artista 630 PQE, Aurora 440 QE, Activa 240, 930 Record, and 731 Baby Lock Quest Plus, Featherweight 221s...
betsey Beginner NJ USA Member since 2003 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/21/12 9:03 PM thank you Maia! I have a huge learning curve here, I think. my viking is pretty straightford...push a button and go!
Sonoma33   Intermediate CA USA Member since 2009 Posts: 470	Login to reply to this post In reply to betsey Like this post Date: 1/21/12 9:31 PM you will LOVE it! Such a great machine. ------ Berninas 830LE ♥ Artista 630PQE ♥ Aurora 440QEE ♥ Juki TL2010Q ♥ Pfaff QE 4.0 ♥ Singer 221 ♥ Kenmore 1040 ♥ Elna 'Grasshopper' ♥ Singer 500a 'Rocketeer' ♥ Babylock Evolution
Maia B Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 2010 Posts: 1855	Login to reply to this post In reply to betsey Like this post Date: 1/21/12 10:03 PM I bought my 440 used. It was my first modern Bernina. I never took the classes the dealer offered, but we get along fine. I don't do embroidery, and I have to get out the manual every time I do a buttonhole, but I'd say it was easy to learn. A blog called "A Dog Named Banjo" has several tutorials on the 440, most or all of which will be applicable to the 450. There are also the yahoo groups "Bernina Land" (also called the numbers group, since it covers all modern Berninas) and "Bernina Auroras", which is less active. There's a forum called Bernina Central. So a lot of help and support out there. But I highly recommend the Mastery Classes through your dealer. The classes I took with my 820 were fabulous. ------ Berninas 820 QE, Artista 630 PQE, Aurora 440 QE, Activa 240, 930 Record, and 731 Baby Lock Quest Plus, Featherweight 221s...
CJ Tinkle Intermediate AR USA Member since 2006 Posts: 788	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/22/12 7:47 AM What a sweet hubby! You'll love your new machine! ------ Bernina 830 ✂ Bernina 630 ✂ Bernina 1300MDC ✂ Babylock BLCS ✂ APQS Millennium ✂ Juki TL2010Q ✂ Singer 201-2 ✂ Singer 301 ✂ Singer 401A ✂ Singer 15-91 ✂ Singer Featherweight 222K www.createdbycj.com
poorpigling Advanced TX USA Member since 2007 Posts: 8680	Login to reply to this post In reply to betsey Like this post Date: 1/22/12 7:53 AM CONGRATS on both your DH and your machine.. Both are obviously good choices.

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