tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post5362505086276559985..comments2024-03-19T03:53:10.296-06:00Comments on Crazy Old Ladies Quilts: Out with the Old...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-87582513095749773422011-01-16T16:07:17.710-07:002011-01-16T16:07:17.710-07:00I killed my Kenmore the same way. It just stopped...I killed my Kenmore the same way. It just stopped - like all moving parts seized up with one giant CLUNK. I've gone through two replacement machines, hand-me-downs from friends, with no success. I am also in the market for a new machine.qandlequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756567197176596886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-56097728234719077332011-01-11T14:07:35.130-07:002011-01-11T14:07:35.130-07:00I think you should totally get a Kenmore, but... y...I think you should totally get a Kenmore, but... you should totally check at Sears. When I was looking at this time last year, the Kenmores were on a HUGE sale. The only reason I didn't get one was because I was shopping with Amazon dollars, not real ones, and it was over $100 more there. Sometimes, though, I'm still sad I didn't do it!smileynannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15579164753158611160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-65059048549037432542011-01-10T21:19:39.065-07:002011-01-10T21:19:39.065-07:00My first machine was a Kenmore also. I have had 3 ...My first machine was a Kenmore also. I have had 3 Kenmores since I started sewing 45 years ago. I gave my first one to a friend and still have the second one that I have in a cabinate and use all the time. My third one is a smaller one that I take to retreats so I don't have to take the one out of my cabinate. And I still love them!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231171665004633025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-36179015581378371322011-01-06T23:30:01.929-07:002011-01-06T23:30:01.929-07:00I learned to sew on Kenmore, and I wore 2 out. Goo...I learned to sew on Kenmore, and I wore 2 out. Good machines! I hope you can get a replacement soon!Pokeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546013812822816960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-50798373598314745332011-01-05T23:43:49.802-07:002011-01-05T23:43:49.802-07:00I hate replacing machines. My vacuum is on its las...I hate replacing machines. My vacuum is on its last leg and I am willing it to go on.Kirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341213266057892738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-30655065207390870172011-01-05T14:24:33.801-07:002011-01-05T14:24:33.801-07:00Ooohh!! I just received a new Kenmore as an early ...Ooohh!! I just received a new Kenmore as an early Christmas present since my old Singer died in November, and I LOVE her! She was on sale at Sears for 99.99, normally 299.99!! I highly recommend these machines, because they are so smooth and are a dream.SteffiDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04689653895997094884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-90429720648809923902011-01-05T13:16:41.793-07:002011-01-05T13:16:41.793-07:00Oh, I forgot to say that my new machine is a Juki ...Oh, I forgot to say that my new machine is a Juki TL98Q. Great machine with thread cutter, needle threader, etc. :DJulie Earsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462397077326160063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-22339944099117421012011-01-05T13:14:18.642-07:002011-01-05T13:14:18.642-07:00My first sewing machine was a Kenmore, too. A gift...My first sewing machine was a Kenmore, too. A gift from my hubby not long after we were married. So it's 20+ years old and has seen a lot of use. I've yet had any problems with it. Very well made. One of the days (years) I should probably take it in to have it maintenances. Something I've never done. <br /><br />Recently I purchased a new mid-arm machine more for quilting. I absolutely LOVE it. I only wish it had a zig-zag for doing some applique stitching. It is so quiet and fast compared to the Kenmore, but it's not 20+ years old either.<br /><br />I still have my Kenmore, maybe keep it or I may pass it down to my 14 year old daughter who seems to enjoy sewing as much as I do. :DJulie Earsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462397077326160063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-975493268070822562011-01-05T11:47:10.909-07:002011-01-05T11:47:10.909-07:00My Mother has a Kenmore and it's still working...My Mother has a Kenmore and it's still working today. She must have gotten it before I was born. So, that makes it around 46 years old.<br /><br />My first sewing machine was a Kenmore and it was a great little thing... Until I wanted to do more. I wish I hadn't sold it when I got a new machine. But, I didn't really need nor have the space for two of them.Lee Ann L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08198941518979371129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-71922195356963610052011-01-05T10:47:43.751-07:002011-01-05T10:47:43.751-07:00I had a Viking for 30 years and absolutely loved i...I had a Viking for 30 years and absolutely loved it. When I started piecing though it wasn't so good at keeping an accurate 1/4" seam even with putting down marking lines. I gave it to my daughter and she's using it but I purchased a Bernette which I didn't care that much for but it got my foot in the door for a better machine the next year. The shop I bought it at will give you credit for your full purchase price if you upgrade in a year so I upgraded to my Bernina 220 which I love. My Viking also was the kind that they couldn't order a walking foot for and I wanted one so that's another reason to switch up. Own local quilt store (in Logan)has a great owner/repairman and they sell Bernina's so what's a girl to do but go with a Bernina?! I know people who come from Idaho and Wyoming to this little shop for machine repairs. To me the customer service is well worth supporting them. Good luck with your decision.onlymeherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880378084448908090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-31093375612917340032011-01-05T09:31:38.629-07:002011-01-05T09:31:38.629-07:00I sewed on a Kenmore for years. It was a real wor...I sewed on a Kenmore for years. It was a real workhorse. And I still have that machine. But when my sweet hubby surprised me with a Bernina 7 years ago, my Kenmore is mostly my back up machine now. I did use it recently and she still purrs :-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-38419531272283227792011-01-05T07:24:21.687-07:002011-01-05T07:24:21.687-07:00I own two Kenmores...never a bit of problem with e...I own two Kenmores...never a bit of problem with either machine! One is a manual machine, about 20 years old (never been to the repair shop) and the other an embroidery machine...geez, that one is ten years old this month! Both sew like champs, but like yours, my manual machine doesn't have the blanket stitch. Both of my machines are made by Janome. Check the back of the machine head for the model number. If the number begins "385." followed by a long string of numbers, it's a Janome. And that explains the longevity, coupled with the owner's love and care. ;-)Kim Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131023338192264733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-71041866792045258762011-01-05T07:19:38.268-07:002011-01-05T07:19:38.268-07:00Hope you will have a new machine soon! Since I hav...Hope you will have a new machine soon! Since I have one I don't know how I ever did everything without one!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068558260250180442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-34835500579883824092011-01-05T04:34:41.154-07:002011-01-05T04:34:41.154-07:00I professionally crafted for 14 years and actually...I professionally crafted for 14 years and actually broke the head of my Kenmore. The warranty was great and they replaced the machine even when it had never happened before. The replacement machine is still in operation today which is 16 years later. They are work horses.Calicojoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796145323746252678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637590958508818905.post-75693146561539669332011-01-05T04:01:55.883-07:002011-01-05T04:01:55.883-07:00I'm so sorry for your loss! Maybe my boy race...I'm so sorry for your loss! Maybe my boy racer of a Novum, who also finally lost the will to stitch on New Year's Eve, will be making a play for your girl up there in the clouds - I should warn you, he's a bit of a cad!<br /><br />Hope you bond with your replacement soon :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063909153475218313noreply@blogger.com