this article is very timely. My beloved Elna Air Electronic from 1979 died while I was quilting a Christmas present on it. I have a great dealer who recommended (to my surprise) a Singer 7467. It ranges in price at about $250 in his store. I have seen it online cheaper, but honestly I am wondering how a machine can be any good at that price. I did not get a chance to try it yet and will go back. He did a demo for me and I was impressed at the drop feed and stitch variety. LIke others posted here, I agree I don't need a variety of stitches. I need the drop feed as I want to do quilting. I have read some bad reviews of this machine as well as some good and I am just wondering what others have to say about it. I can't spend a lot of money right now and I am not sure if I should save money up or just go for the cheaper machine. I also know Singer makes what they call a "heavy duty" machine which is also below $500. Again I am wondering how it could be so cheap and if it is any good. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

this would be awesome as a window treatment too. Either with a background fabric behind it or alone, as a valance or a shade. Might be fun to do with soutash or another stiffer type of cording too.

how fun! thanks for the offer!