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I Need a Sewing Machine for My Quilting Projects

jaschmidt | Nov 18, 2010 |

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Quilters can quilt by hand or sewing machine. Some use a combination of both. Many quilters would rather have a sewing machine designed for quilting than use a regular and inadequate sewing machine that cannot handle quilted material. Don't ruin your favorite quilts and the numerous hours you've spent working on your quilt by using the wrong sewing machine. With the holidays around the corner and many quilting for gifts, don't take any chances. There are many sewing machines on the market designed for your needs.

The Brother XL-2600i is very well-liked for novice quilters. It contains easy to use levers, knobs, buttons and control aspects. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it makes up for the bells and whistles with a very low price. Average cost is approximately $100. It does have better features and a higher quality than most machines and other similar brands in the same price range. With a one year warranty, the machine functions very well with sewing assignments other than quilts.

Brother XL-6000i is a superior quality sewing machine for more experienced quilters featuring computerized controls. The computerized controls permit quilters to avoid using a foot pedal by using start, stop and reverse buttons instead of the usual foot pedal. With about 60 built-in-stitches creating a variation of stippling quilted designs. Being heavy duty, it can take on larger quilting jobs with more ease than other sewing machines. Retailing at around $160, it's a great buy.

If you're looking for additional features not found in inexpensive sewing machines, you want the Bernina Activa 220. You have the ability to create twisting or winding and stippling stitch designs with your quilt by using the Bernina Activa 220 "free hand system". This computerized sewing machine has an LCD screen to assist with selecting stitch width and length. An internal memory can maintain the same stitch for the quilt for your entire project. This high end machine retails for about $1100.

Singer, the sewing machine giant has the Singer 7463 Confidence. This machine has a heavy duty metal frame that allows it the ability to sew through thick or heavy quilts with ease. Containing 30 different stitch patterns and an automatic needle threader, this was created with the ultimate quilter in mind. Quilting is much quicker with the automatic needle threader than other machines that don't have this attribute.Retailing at approximately $250 it is a very nice buy for your money.

If you're a serious quilter, there are many sewing machines on the market to choose from with a variety of price ranges to help you with this task. Whether you're a veteran or a novice, there is one that fits your needs and price range.