Dawnabbey
 
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 2 members like this. Per my (many) other threads I was in the market for a new mid-range machine. I wanted to come in around 5K and both of these machines were looking good to me. The Brother has that wonderful, huge harp and the pen-point embroidery. The Pfaff has that legendary IDT for quilting and a massive 360mm hoop for embroidery (or quilting in the hoop).
After much consideration I went with the Pfaff Creative Performance :wow:. I won't wax on too much since the 'purple haze' thread is already out there  My reasons were simple. Th nearest Pfaff dealer that I felt comfortable with was also the nearest Brother dealer and after side by side comparison and checking my pennies, I felt the Pfaff had everything I needed in a machine for the number of dollars I had. I did get it with the large embroidery unit and a few other accessories. Pfaff offered 60 months no interest financing on the machine so I bundled my extras into one purchase.
The dealer was the 'deal maker'. I reflected carefully (thanks everyone!) on how far was too far to drive when selecting my dealer and went with one located 5 hours away in Paducah. The distance doesn't matter since, as a quilter, I plan to go there 1-2 times per year anyways (quilt show and Hancocks of Paducah). I won't actually get it until late next week or just after that but I promise to write a thorough review once I have put it through it's paces. Huge thanks to everyone for their input! ------
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Julkane
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Date: 11/24/12 7:30 PM Well I think you made the right choice because the IDT on the Pfaff is just so easy and convenient to use. ------
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Date: 11/24/12 7:39 PM Congrats!! I think you will LOVE the machine. My Pfaff dealer is also a brother dealer, but I too went with the PCP, and I'm not sorry at all. It is a fantastic machine, easy to use and stitches beautifully. Plus the feet work really well and there are TONS to choose from. ------
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 |
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4 members like this. HOOOOOOAHHH!! PCP Party at the Purple Haze Thread! |
LynnRowe
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Date: 11/24/12 7:48 PM Party! Party! Party!
Bring all your PCP.
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I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock!
Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you. |
Dawnabbey
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2 members like this. PCP Party! I am pfeeling all warm and pfuzzy! MDH wants to name her Vix short for Vicky since she is Minnesota Viking Pfurple. hmmm...what to do. ------
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Date: 11/24/12 8:20 PM Vix also being short for Vixen, Panzy will perk up...and all the other (female) PCPs will begin to growl.
Should be an interesting party. ------
I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock!
Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you. |
Dawnabbey
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Date: 11/24/12 8:45 PM I could not help but notice you are living in BC...dangerously close to parents of mine who know nothing of this endeavor :)) Shhhh it's a great big secret! ------
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Date: 11/24/12 8:46 PM I won't say a thing, promise! ------
I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock!
Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you. |
Dawnabbey
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3 members like this. eh-hmmm. Drum roll please.....
"Upon pfurther repflection; I would like to introduce all Pfaff Pfriends to the newest addition to our Pfamily - Pfyodor! TADAHHH! His name is German and means "gift from God" and since every penny I need to pay for him was certainly sent from above we pfelt this was the best name!
-- Edited on 11/24/12 9:01 PM -- ------
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