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I bought a Bernina 530. I FMQ a full size quilt last night ..
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1668	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 1:57 PM I liked the way the machine felt - to be honest it felt lots like the old Viking 150 I loved so much. I bought a few extra feet ( 2 FMQ feet ) .. For a few hours after I got home with the machine, I felt like I had spent too much and listed it for sale here... then, I quilted a quilt and decided to keep it. The things on the machine just worked the way I thought they should and worked the same every time. Anyhow - I liked it, it felt good to sit down and not have stress brought on by the machine. ------ Drag queen quilter!
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3255	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << 1 member likes this. Date: 5/24/12 2:05 PM I am glad you decided to keep it. I've heard good things about the 5 series. Happy Sewing! ------ ~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✝
Sonoma33   Intermediate CA USA Member since 5/10/09 Posts: 1696	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:05 PM Glad to hear that you are happy with the machine! It sounds great. ------ Berninas 830LE ♥ Artista 630PQE ♥ 930 Record ♥ Juki TL2010Q ♥ Pfaffs Creative Performance ♥ Passport 2.0 ♥ Singers 221 ♥ 301 ♥ 500a ♥ Kenmore 1040 ♥ Elna 'Grasshopper' ♥ Tacsew T500 ♥ Babylock Evolution
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1668	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:12 PM 5.5 mm stitches sure are smaller than the 9mm ones I like on the Pfaff.... its crazy how machines are SOOOOO different. ------ Drag queen quilter!
rebelina   Advanced Beginner TX Member since 6/1/10 Posts: 155	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:15 PM I saw your ad and wondered why you were selling, I am glad you're happy with it and not regretting your purchase. ------ Bernina Aurora 430 Bernina Activa 125 Singer 403A Singer 66 Lotus Treadle Brother 1034D Janome Coverpro 1000cp
SewBusy63 Advanced IA USA Member since 12/10/07 Posts: 3255	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:19 PM That is the only thing I did not like about my 635. I was used to 7mm wide on my Janomes. I prefer the decorative stitches in 9mm. What a difference! -- Edited on 5/24/12 2:19 PM -- ------ ~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✝
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1668	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:24 PM I sorta was shocked with myself thsat I bought it - I went to the shop because of a 50% off sale and really bought it on a whim.... I say whim... but, truth is Ive wanted to get rid of the Smarter by Pfaff ... it does some things great but, moody and inconsistant. Soooo - when I saw this I thought -- "Get rid of that Pfaff, and try this!" ... then when I got home I felt guilty. I have a hard time making choices. I could keep all three of the machines I have but, really ..? Three machines set up in a condo that is smaller than most peoples sewing room?! LOL I listed the Pfaff on local craigs list .. I dont care if it sells or not ... but, if it does - fine. Ill keep the SS machine. Some people are so sure of what they are doing .. Im totally not. ------ Drag queen quilter!
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3510	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << 1 member likes this. Date: 5/24/12 2:25 PM That's why so many of us have both 5.5mm and 9mm machines, plus straight-stitchers. At a good price, you can keep it if you love it, sell it if you don't. Sounds like a good purchase. 'Course now you've been bitten ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1668	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:35 PM The feet ARE nice - I hate using screw drivers, my fingers are thick and basically useless, so having snap on/off is really good for me. And a snap off/on plate! Love - just like the old 150! The bobbin on the Pfaff Smarter rotates a full circle, the 530 seems to occilate. From side to side. What is the feeling on using the thread pigtail on the bobbin for sewing .. when do people use it? ------ Drag queen quilter!
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3510	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << 2 members like this. Date: 5/24/12 2:36 PM Think of it like a student who changes majors, adding a year or more and thousands to their education expenses, but ends up more productive and fulfilled in their work. You are an artist, the tools can be expensive, and sometimes it takes a period of ownership, more than even the most thorough test-drive, to figure out what you really need/want in your tools. I don't have the space limitations you do, but I've got a few machines that need to be rehomed. Misjudged my needs. The QP lives at mom's, but if she ever doesn't want it, I'll make room. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸

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