I picked out my new machine at City Quilter, and was so lucky to have Chrissie help me out. I explained to her the kind of work that I do, and she gently guided me to the B750 QE, which I'll admit I was skeptical about. It's HUGE, and beautiful, and seemed a little too complicated. But, oh. my. god. I am in love. I told Katy that it feels like I have gone from a used 1970's Datsun (er, second hand Viking) to a brand new Maserati. This machine is making all my sewing dreams come true.
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Last week I took my introductory class at City Quilter and learned how to use all its features, including all three of its thread cutters, its automatic needle up/down settings, and automatic thread cutter. Mind:Blown. I learned how to use all the feet, but most importantly I learned how to use the BSR foot, which I have not stopped using since it arrived in the studio. Deadlines? What deadlines? Important photographs that I was supposed to work on setting up last week? Why bother? I have made more artwork in the last two weeks than I did in the last six months. I'm thrilled, THRILLED! (Rest assured, said deadlines, I'm coming for you this week)
I'll be sharing more about my experience with this machine throughout the coming year. In the meantime, I'm curious, do any of you have a BERNINA? Anyone out there also have the B750 QE? What are your favorite features?
I have the QE 550. I have had a Bernina (or two or three) since 1980. I gave one to my daughter and I also have two extra older ones in case I need a back up to take to a workshop or if my Bernina is in for a yearly check up. I LOVE BERNINA and would never get any other machine. The tension is always perfect, it sews through every weight of fabric with no trouble, the online classes are great. Everything about a Bernina is a joy.
ReplyDeleteI agree so far. The tension is incredible.
DeleteCongratulations Rebecca! So exciting. I have my mom's 1973 Kenmore. Solid. But, I rarely sew on it...my aunt who is a sewer sewed on it last month and told me I might want to consider a new machine. Then, I read your post and I remembered you loved your old workhorse...so now I am rethinking a new machine. I will be curious as to your progress and posts. Bernina picked an excellent ambassador! It's a win-win!
ReplyDeleteLaura- I was a die hard fan of the old machines, but this thing is blowing my mind. It's stronger and faster than the old beast. I have so much to say about it! More to come on the blog.
DeleteCongrats on your new machine!! I went from my mom's used Singer to a Bernina 220 (rather low-end compared to yours! but still a Cadillac for me!). I love it. I can't imagine sewing on anything else. I have thought of upgrading because I'm a quilter, too, but I've been loving handquilting recently, so the BSR is less important to me right now.
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