tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post2343297145213859518..comments2024-03-28T03:17:28.911-04:00Comments on Art With a Needle: Multiple sewing machinesKathleen Loomishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930922068379938756noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-84042000454800291122011-05-21T20:17:00.912-04:002011-05-21T20:17:00.912-04:00Sandy -- I think you were brilliant to buy an iden...Sandy -- I think you were brilliant to buy an identical machine. I spent this afternoon getting packed up for a weeklong workshop and had to remember which bobbins went with the machine I chose to pack, which table fits it, which foot pedal works. With three Berninas, which you might think would make things simpler, there are different systems. <br /><br />I have often wondered why manufacturers do this -- if there's no reward for brand loyalty (I mean all the specialized feet I bought for my previous machine no longer fit on my new machine) then why should I stick with Bernina???<br /><br />Jodi -- I'm a Kathleen/Kathy, but earlier this year we welcomed a Kate (not short for anything) into our family. Maybe I can teach her to sew too, in seven or eight years!!kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-3864727022519368952011-05-21T19:15:50.940-04:002011-05-21T19:15:50.940-04:00Hi Kathleen, thanks for answering my question! Ve...Hi Kathleen, thanks for answering my question! Very interesting! My oldest sister's name is Kathleen, too, but I call her Kate. I love your "art with a needle!" It's gorgeous! And your granddaughter is a cutie! Wonderful that you're teaching her to sew. I'm a fairly new grandma to my grandson, Ezra, who is six months old, and I'm loving it. Maybe he'll want to learn to sew someday, too! Take care and thanks again for your fun, kind answer!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507897357860936296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-15904191643748708252011-05-21T15:51:31.113-04:002011-05-21T15:51:31.113-04:00I was a one-machine sewer for over four decades. ...I was a one-machine sewer for over four decades. A couple years ago, I knew it was time to purchase a second machine. I test drove many, but none of the newer models impressed me enough to make a purchase. The shop manager recommended that I hold on to my Bernina 1260 for its great stitch quality and ability to maintain its value. Since the 1260 is rarely traded in, I decided to bid on a duplicate on eBay. Besides great peace of mind, I now have two identical, dependable machines with great stitch quality and interchangeable accessories. That was a very good decision!Sandy Ciolinonoreply@blogger.com