Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-15-2006, 03:10 PM (1 of 16)
|
finally came in, and I"m so excited about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've gotten the first two classes taken to learn how to use it. Can't wait to play with it a whole bunch more. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
|
From: paroper
Date: 08-15-2006, 10:03 PM (2 of 16)
|
That's a great machine! I hope you really enjoy it...it is very solid and makes a lovely stitch!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-16-2006, 05:58 PM (3 of 16)
|
That's been my experience in my little bit of time playing with it. So far I've loved it, and I'm so excited to figure out more things to do with it. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
|
From: Chrysantha
Date: 08-16-2006, 09:42 PM (4 of 16)
|
Congrats...have fun !!!
Chrys
|
User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
|
From: esrun3
Date: 08-16-2006, 10:55 PM (5 of 16)
I'm so excited for you Ticia! Enjoy the new machine! 
Lyn
|
User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: malaaika
Date: 08-18-2006, 12:09 PM (6 of 16)
i'd love to know more about it! 
Malaaika
|
User: malaaika
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 12 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-19-2006, 09:32 AM (7 of 16)
|
Well........ It's got a couple hundred stitches built into it, including, I think, 3 alphabets. So far, I've learned how to do a bunch of ordinary stitches, including learning how to do a blind hem stitch for the first time, that was very cool. We practiced sewing with knits, and it did a wonderful job. And I even sewed on tricot for one of the stitches. What I've really loved is that despite switching around to all sorts of different kinds of fabrics, I haven't needed to change the tension, it always stays the same. Which is incredibly cool. The QE is the quilting edition, so it came with a few extra functions, it has the Bernina Stitch Regulator, which is wonderful for doing freeform stitching. I have never managed to do that where it came out looking nice, and now I could conceivably do so. It also is supposed to of come with a 1/4" foot, but I have noticed it yet (mainly because it came in and then I've had 20 million other things going on and I haven't been able to work on it  ). But, next week, nothing is planned so I'm going to play with it a whole bunch!This is the last week of classes where we learn how to do practical stitches, and then we start getting into the decorative stitches. I really can't wait to learn about the embroidery unit. Since that's an added feature, my embroidery screen is actually my computer screen, which I think is kind of amusing. But, I'm so excited by this! Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
|
From: paroper
Date: 08-19-2006, 10:26 AM (8 of 16)
|
My old 1530 is probably your machines gggg...(who knows)...grandmother. It has been an absolutely WONDERFUL machine. If I were to replace it I'd probably look at that or something in the 600 series. I understand the quality of the embroidery is quite close to the 200...and it does a marvelous job. I can spot embroidery by Bernina in a room full of other brands...it just looks so much cleaner. Of course, what I like about it may not be what someone else is looking for... My machine is a sewing dynamo! While sewing professionally, I logged thousands of hours of sewing time on the machine. It has never even had a minor repair in all these years (bought new in 1992). I hope that you have as many hours of happy stitching as I have...but take better care of it...I had mine cleaned (professionally) for the first time in 2004!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Patty22
Date: 08-19-2006, 03:53 PM (9 of 16)
|
WOW, I am excited for you. You should never have to adjust your tension! If you experiment with threads in your bobbin, you can always purchase another bobbin case just for threads where you do want to adjust the tension. I've sewn with a Bernina since 1983, and when my 1230 wants to retire (ie: it won't sew another stitch and begs me to go to sewing heaven) I will get a 440 QE with the BSR. Until then, have lots of fun learning about your new machine. Patty
|
User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-19-2006, 04:06 PM (10 of 16)
|
Yeah, that's what they were saying during the lessons, to get a different bobbin holder if you play with the tension, so it's adjusted for the other one. Makes total sense to me. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
|
From: mommydionne
Date: 08-24-2006, 09:22 PM (11 of 16)
|
Ticia, I'm soooo jealous, it's a fab machine (test drove one once, sigh...) I love my Bernina 160, get the black case bobbin, it's worth it!!
Jeanette
|
User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
|
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-25-2006, 09:36 AM (12 of 16)
|
I probably will, whenever I feel brave enough to try bobbin work. Amusingly enough my dealer recommended just getting a normal bobbin and writing on it with Sharpy or nail polish to make it different (apparently the price for the black case bobbin is $10 more). Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
|
From: CAquilter
Date: 08-30-2006, 05:12 PM (13 of 16)
|
I also own the Bernina 440E and embroidery module and I really like it. So far I have mostly done embroidery. I also like all the decorative stitches and the ability to use the alphabets. Pat |
User: CAquilter
Member since: 04-22-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: paroper
Date: 08-30-2006, 07:12 PM (14 of 16)
|
There is a mega hoop auto split embroidery patch coming for all the Artista models coming out pretty soon...stay in touch with your local dealer!!!!! I think it will be a free upgrade (except for the hoop).
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 08-31-2006, 05:25 AM (15 of 16)
|
I've just heard great news! The mega hoop update for your machine is said to be on www.berninaUSA.com I have not looked but it should be under the second tab where it says something about downloads (I think). It will certainly be worth checking out!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 08-31-2006, 09:20 AM (16 of 16)
|
I'll have to do that. In our classes this week we just learned how to use the ruffler and gathering foot. I bought the gathering foot, but couldn't quite afford for myself the ruffler..... But, it's so much fun. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
|
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-19884.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft