Hello
im in Syracuse NY and am selling my used Freddie.
Its in great shape and a steal of a deal, with many extras.
I’m moving and had to go smaller with a Lenni.
Reach out if you’d like to talk
megfazio1123@gmail.com
315 807 7062
meg
The new Lennis have the adjustable handles. I was shocked to see it but they do. I have a Freedom and a Lenni, and the only thing my Freedom has that I miss on the Lenni is the automatic fabric advance and quilt glide.
The channel lock issue is easily dealt with using binder clips.
Hi Linda...
I'd advise her against it.
I've known 2 gals who've had them, although it was several years ago, and had nothing buy frustration and trouble.
Not enough quilting space, tension nightmares, vibration.
I think its a dud of a design.
Wow!
I have a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of creepy quilters.
Seems like an oxymoron...I always think quilters are good people.
I guess it takes all kinds.
And in the end, everyone gets their just desserts.
When you're going thru something like this, I imagine knowing this doesn't really help much.
It really stinks that honest folks get taken advantage of by nasty people.
I'm very sorry this happened to both Wendy & Marci.
The oil that I buy at the Bernina dealer is yellow when I buy it!!
I threw it out and only use the clear oil now in all my machines.
I'm hoping it makes a difference in how long I can between service visits.
Hi everybody,
I've been meaning to share this tip from a class I took a few weeks ago.
I keep forgetting.
A mind is a terrible thing to lose.
Sharon Shamber told us we shouldn't ever use the yellow oil that comes with some of our sewing machines.
I know my Bernina came with it.
She said the yellow color is caused by paraffin.
They add this to gum things up so the machine needs to be serviced more often.
Yikes.
You can use the nice clear oil from APQS or mineral oil, which I think is the same thing.
But stay away from that yellow stuff.
She also recommends dipping your thread in mineral oil to lubricate it.
She said it strengthens & extends the life of the thread and cuts down on lint.
It also keeps the machine oiled.
I tried it on a practice piece and it didn't seep from the thread to the quilt.
I'm trying to decide if I think it's worth it.
If any of you practice this, I'd love your thoughts.
Just sharing.
Happy Spring from snowy Syracuse!
Ok..if this machine was made in Switzerland...someone needs to buy it.
The Berninas manufactured in Switzerland are fabulous.
I have 2 and wouldn't trade them for anything!