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   fashionnut | Sep 12, 2007 04:12am | #1

   Hi I was just wondering doesn't Bernina make a machine without all of the bells and whistles that come with the more advanced models? I ask because sometimes it's better to get a good machine because, lets say your daughter decides to really get into sewing whether as a business or as a serious crafter (quilting, clothing for artisan dolls ect.) that machine can be used as a general sewer and other machines can be purchased as the interest grows.  I purchased my Bernina Artista from Ebay, Toyota may make good cars but I am concerned about the sewing machine issue, also Babylock makes excellent beginner machines.  Just a thought good luck as I said before I am so glad to hear that young women are going back to sewing it is a great outlet for creativity. keep me posted. Cyndy

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   GailAnn | Sep 12, 2007 05:40pm | #2

   If money is the issue and your daughter is looking for a serviceable machine at a lower cost, she might go to a sewing machine dealer who accepts "Trade-ins".  Those "Trade=in" machine usually will be fully tuned up and adjusted, sometimes just a little more basic machine.  Gail