Juki-TL2010Q?

I really don’t need another sewing machine.  I didn’t think I was in the market for one.  This spring, I was looking for a machine to use for business, and looked seriously at the Juki TL98Q.  It has wonderful reviews, the only negative I found was people complaining that the bobbin was difficult to change.  I wonder, is this any different than the Bernina’s with the oscillating hook systems?

The downside for me that no one else mentioned, is the lighting.  The LED lighting on my Bernina’s is fabulous, and I need all the help seeing I can get.

This morning, I discovered the Juki TL2010Q.  I’m not sure if it is actually out yet or not, I couldn’t find it on the Juki USA website.  It looks about the same as the TL98Q, but they’ve added LED lights!

So, I’m really kind of torn.  I would love a Bernina 430.  I already know the machine inside and out, it does beautiful straight stitching, would be an ideal machine for me to take to classes and retreats as well as in the RV, I have a gazillion presser feet for it…

Something about that all metal, straight stitch only mechanical machine keeps calling to me.  When I bought my vintage Singer 201-2, I thought it was the answer.  It does sew like a dream, but I’ve been spoiled by Bernina.  No needle up/down, poor lighting, and oiling it is what tipped me over the edge… I just don’t have time to spend an hour oiling 40 or 50 oil ports as often as I sew.

What gets oiled on the Juki’s?  Just the bobbin race or more?  Is the foot as narrow as it looks, much like my Singer at 2mm?

Of course it’s big and heavy, and certainly won’t work for a travel machine.  I could continue to use my 630 for that though, but would prefer hauling around a less expensive machine!

Hmmm…

Oh before I forget, I’ve added a section over on the right under Galleries and Videos for Bernina Stitch Recipes… the ones done in the hoop.  I’ve uploaded a few I’ve made, and added a drop box for people who wish to share the ones they’ve created.  I uploaded mine in DPV6 format… perhaps .EXP would be better, then folks with other formats could use them as well?

Wahoooo!!!

I want you all to know I drove all the way over to Stuttgart (two hours from Russellville), picked up my Bernina 830 from the French Seam, and drove back without getting hit, shot at, or tripping and breaking my neck!  It’s truly a miracle!

That Bernina shop is just baaaaddd for my pocketbook.  Way too many samples hanging up everywhere!  I ordered the new binder, which was OMG so expensive!  Ten times the price of the industrial ones sold on Ebay, I sure hope it performs!  Plus the longer knee lift for my 630.  I guess I don’t sit close enough to my machine, so I will be grateful not to have to slide in so close anymore.  As my vision fades along with my body, anything closer than eighteen inches or so is just a big blob!  I dearly hope my hubby’s vision is doing the same!

But really, I was quite angelic.  I have been on the fence for awhile, considering adding a 430… I’ve missed my 440 like crazy since I traded it in on the 630.  I LOVE my 630, but I wish I’d kept the 440 as well.  Now I know Bernina owns the Thailand factory and the machines built there aren’t outsourced… still! I want a 430 made in Switzerland.  But I’ve waited too long.  The new ones are being built in Thailand.  The French Seam has a floor model that was built in Switzerland… I came very close to walking out with it, but on the other hand, that line is due to be revamped very soon and what if they add dual feed to the line?

I don’t need a 3rd sewing machine either… unless one is in for repairs… then I absolutely need another backup, I find it very difficult to function with one machine.

I remember feeling overwhelmed with just one.  Whatever happened?