Viking - Huskystar 224 I intended to purchase a Jem Gold when I bought this machine for a take-to-class/travel/back-up machine as it had a few more features for not THAT much more than the JG's were selling for new at the time. I liked the handle, drop feed and needle up/down features the Jems did not have. I also liked t...more...
Pfaff - 1471 I bought this machine to augment my Bernina that does not have adjustable presser foot pressure which makes sewing knits more challenging than I like. At the price I paid, it was only $15 more than the price of a walking foot for the Bernina! I would have loved one of the 20xx series of Pfaff--parti...more...
Bernina - Activa 145S Mine is not actually the "s" model but is the 145 that debuted the 125, 135 and 145 series of Activa machines several years ago. As a machine junkie, I have a broad base for comparison and this machine is very nearly perfect. It offers all necessary utility stitches and a nice selection of quilting,...more...