tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post3895148813948677963..comments2024-03-24T10:48:51.299-04:00Comments on Bejeweledquilts by barb: WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-26848455550360383672011-11-18T19:55:02.834-05:002011-11-18T19:55:02.834-05:00I've had 3 Bernina's in my 22 years of qui...I've had 3 Bernina's in my 22 years of quilting. Love the first one and love the one I have now as they are both Quilter's Editions and work horses. The Artista with the embroidery stuff I hated.Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-33740145261657033712011-11-18T15:26:08.090-05:002011-11-18T15:26:08.090-05:00My Brother 200 does a neat blanket st,.My Brother 200 does a neat blanket st,.cottonreelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079291444036839673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-14555569973069568532011-11-18T01:55:27.122-05:002011-11-18T01:55:27.122-05:00Very interesting comparison of blanket stitches by...Very interesting comparison of blanket stitches by different machines. I've not seen this before, nor had I heard Ricky's insights. Makes me think this could be a good blog day theme (for everyone to do a similar stitch on their machine).<br /><br />While I do hope you get your Bernina fixed soon, I also want to recommend that you check out the new Bernina 500 series. I've not used them, but am hearing good things about them. Plus they have an option of doing machine embroidery too!<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-24056370152055084272011-11-18T01:20:55.071-05:002011-11-18T01:20:55.071-05:00I have two Berninas and love them both. Best strai...I have two Berninas and love them both. Best straight stitch of any machine. My 440 can embroider but I haven't had a chance to play. Hopefully your Bernina tech can get your machine sorted out for you.Susan Entwistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637371699937967807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-69949032313208558742011-11-17T23:10:56.345-05:002011-11-17T23:10:56.345-05:00I like the look of the Bernina stitch best.I like the look of the Bernina stitch best.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-18709424836376944682011-11-17T16:26:04.056-05:002011-11-17T16:26:04.056-05:00I have a Bernina, so that is what I use. I haven&...I have a Bernina, so that is what I use. I haven't done a lot of machine blanket stitch. I guess we use whatever feels right.hettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090080775748699453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-64642055311862873132011-11-17T13:50:02.389-05:002011-11-17T13:50:02.389-05:00I had only sewn breifly with a Pfaff, and for most...I had only sewn breifly with a Pfaff, and for most of my sewing life, I have sewn on a Bernina. I do like the more metal in the Bernina parts compared to Pfaff. I am not sure if that makes a difference, but as an engineer, I like the heft that comes with metal parts. :)Ivory Springhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912738976411473827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-51184552297001993662011-11-17T12:55:04.396-05:002011-11-17T12:55:04.396-05:00I have a Bernina 180E and 200E. Love both machine...I have a Bernina 180E and 200E. Love both machines. The 200E embroidery interface is a little different but works well. These are my sewing work horses. :-)))Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-29726925994900030942011-11-17T11:55:06.318-05:002011-11-17T11:55:06.318-05:00I don't have an embroidery machine but I do ha...I don't have an embroidery machine but I do have a Bernina and I absolutely love it! I'd like to upgrade to get more decorative stitches (never thought I would either) but that's my only complaint about mine. I took a machine embroidery class for doing it on a regular machine about 30 years ago and I still do that if I want to machine embroidery but it's all free-hand. Sorry, not much help here but I can certainly see how the salt air would ruin a machine. Trav just had to buy a new camera and they said that was the problem. We also had to get him new glasses halfway through his mission bz the hinges and screws had....you ready for this....rusted out, the plastic frames cracked, and the glasses broke! The glasses technician blamed it on Hawaii! I couldn't believe it myself but it's a true story.onlymeherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880378084448908090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-83430226265940611102011-11-17T09:45:38.679-05:002011-11-17T09:45:38.679-05:00Great post. I'm surprised by the Janome stitch...Great post. I'm surprised by the Janome stitch! It doesn't look that great. My Babylock Ellure makes a 5 strike blanket stitch that looks neat and tight like the Bernina.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346987664888668689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-7630716082003110712011-11-17T09:05:53.151-05:002011-11-17T09:05:53.151-05:00So far knock on wood, have not had any troubles wi...So far knock on wood, have not had any troubles with my Bernina in 8yrs. Now you do know you can adjust the stitch width and length also. Just like a straight stitch. I do this depending on fabric or thread I am using. I have a couple pals that use a Brother machine they bought years ago at Walmart that does a pretty blanket stitch too!andsewonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217697598519788982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-77149275352026931592011-11-17T08:35:09.906-05:002011-11-17T08:35:09.906-05:00I actually like the Pfaff. When I do buttonhole em...I actually like the Pfaff. When I do buttonhole embroidery by hand I like my stitches to be a bit apart. I'm sure the closer they are the better they hold down the applique but I like the look of a bit more space in between.Robin (RsIslandCrafts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06875986169322073281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-90975682505391535502011-11-17T07:07:35.295-05:002011-11-17T07:07:35.295-05:00It's so long since I had a Janome that I could...It's so long since I had a Janome that I couldn't remember what the stitch was like so I only know Bernina now. I hope you get yours sorted.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-74546735835994245842011-11-16T23:48:13.968-05:002011-11-16T23:48:13.968-05:00Interesting post Barb...especially because we are ...Interesting post Barb...especially because we are wanting to buy a machine that will blanket stitch...<br />Seems like there are so many different options and thoughts on this...<br />Its not easy making a decision...<br />I will put the question out on my fb and see what answers we receive<br />I loved the blanket stitching on the beautiful gift you sent me...what machine did you use for that?<br />So far I have only done hand blanket stitching...but it sure does take up a lot of time and I have so many new ideas!! So I think a machine may be on my Xmas wish list...ButtonMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957350723730241027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-57809962048585696082011-11-16T22:46:07.370-05:002011-11-16T22:46:07.370-05:00I have a Janome 350E which is just a embroidery m...I have a Janome 350E which is just a embroidery machine and I love it....I also have a Bernina to sew on and love it as well...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-51859545759959687882011-11-16T20:48:26.050-05:002011-11-16T20:48:26.050-05:00I like the look of the Bernina best. The Pfaff ha...I like the look of the Bernina best. The Pfaff has spots where the "tooth" stitch separates. Just my opinion. Struggling with the machine though would make a tremendous difference to me in what machine I decided to use.Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-59815251265185429842011-11-16T19:57:52.589-05:002011-11-16T19:57:52.589-05:00That's too bad, Barb. I've had my Bernina ...That's too bad, Barb. I've had my Bernina for 10 years and I just love her! I've never had any problems that weren't my fault (not cleaning/servicing often enough). As long as I take care of her, she is wonderful to me. I hope your Bernina gets well soon ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195321113478744338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-25595754326357411082011-11-16T19:17:35.250-05:002011-11-16T19:17:35.250-05:00I have a Brother embroidery machine, and I also do...I have a Brother embroidery machine, and I also do most of my piecing on it as well. I love it!Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-47564589343331121172011-11-16T19:06:11.668-05:002011-11-16T19:06:11.668-05:00I must be totally not understanding - my Janome bl...I must be totally not understanding - my Janome blanket stitch is adjustable. Both width and how close together the stitches are can be changed. Sometimes I make them tiny and sometimes large, depending on what I'm stitching. Is that what you meant? blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-83428270144068029542011-11-16T18:40:55.668-05:002011-11-16T18:40:55.668-05:00I have a janome and love mine, I think my stitches...I have a janome and love mine, I think my stitches are small and they are adjustable too- I'm pretty sure....beaquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854296867039522197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-80864839553372255382011-11-16T17:02:57.871-05:002011-11-16T17:02:57.871-05:00I have no opinions other than I think you should a...I have no opinions other than I think you should always use what machine you like the result from the best. As for the result, that is a combination of process and finished product, in my opinion. It's kinda like deciding what constitutes a beautiful quilt. Each is different and each user of each machine is different. While machines should be a constant and work the same for everyone, it doesn't take into account each person's idiosyncrancies in stitching. Therefore, even though I tell you that Elna Xquisit has a relaxing rythym and has a pretty blanket stitch, that may not be the case for you. :)Sarcastic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260818745110503205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-73809082506593164172011-11-16T15:21:53.955-05:002011-11-16T15:21:53.955-05:00The Pfaff does make very pretty stitches and I do ...The Pfaff does make very pretty stitches and I do like the way the blanket stitch looks from the Bernina. However, my Janome makes a blanket stitch that looks like the Bernina.JustCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639059288945166225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-44273191255942125392011-11-16T15:19:36.001-05:002011-11-16T15:19:36.001-05:00I guess I'm not a connoisseur....I like them a...I guess I'm not a connoisseur....I like them all! I only have a Brother with pretty basic capabilities, but I'm happy with it! My sister gave it to me, bless her heart. One of these days I'm going to have the old Singer (in a cabinet, not a Featherweight) pampered and bring her home and try her out. I'd love to just do my piecing with her!Snoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098194837683371037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-1898853715510285802011-11-16T14:23:25.106-05:002011-11-16T14:23:25.106-05:00I have a Pfaff and I haven't seen a blanket st...I have a Pfaff and I haven't seen a blanket stitch that I've liked more than the one I get currently. did that make sense? lolQuiltNut Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110209087478973404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-57172928607309075612011-11-16T14:19:59.734-05:002011-11-16T14:19:59.734-05:00I'm sorry that your Bernina is giving you a ha...I'm sorry that your Bernina is giving you a hard time. I've been sewing on a Bernina for 7 years and I LOVE IT!!! I have a different model (Virtuosa 155) but she sews like a dream. Use whichever stitch is easiest for you.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.com