tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post78219617003772059..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: A New...Old...But New MachineLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-70087118663180715842018-04-12T20:21:25.211-04:002018-04-12T20:21:25.211-04:00Great question Mary! I can special order most of t...Great question Mary! I can special order most of the old style Bernina feet for you. Just send us an email at www.LeahDay.com/contact. Before I started my quilt shop I found a lot of feet on Ebay too just in case you'd rather look there.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-7289890611902204172018-04-11T15:31:28.452-04:002018-04-11T15:31:28.452-04:00Hi! I was just gifted a Bernina 1260. So excited! ...Hi! I was just gifted a Bernina 1260. So excited! It was used for less than a year and in storage since 1996. The problem I am having is finding a quilting or embroidery foot in the "old style." Where would I go to find it? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294654893329913792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-91570965943992627382016-08-12T15:56:08.681-04:002016-08-12T15:56:08.681-04:00I have both machines and there are a few small dif...I have both machines and there are a few small differences. The 1130 has a fewer number of decorative stitches and a slightly darker color to the front of the machine. Other than that, it's the same size and shape, compatible with the same feet, and has most of the same functions.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-44764447871367545012016-08-12T10:25:17.215-04:002016-08-12T10:25:17.215-04:00I am trying to find out what the difference is bet...I am trying to find out what the difference is between a Bernina 1130 and 1230? And a Bernina record 1230? Is one older than another, are there different functionalities? Can anybody shed some light?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768259119463257961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29940069424170221522016-08-12T10:23:12.613-04:002016-08-12T10:23:12.613-04:00I'm trying to find out what the difference is ...I'm trying to find out what the difference is between the 1130 and 1230, can anybody tell me? Is one newer than the other, is there a difference in performance / functions? Thanks LouiseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768259119463257961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-31702893185748143652016-02-04T10:27:46.725-05:002016-02-04T10:27:46.725-05:00If it was working and now isn't, I'd sugge...If it was working and now isn't, I'd suggest you look at the bobbin winder. When that's pushed across it disengages the needle, so you might have caught it. Been there, done that. So check everything is positioned where it should be, plugs and leads fully pushed in. Then go to dealer/repair shop.<br />Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888309706331542704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-1610995376144460312016-02-04T09:42:47.658-05:002016-02-04T09:42:47.658-05:00You might need a new foot pedal for that machine. ...You might need a new foot pedal for that machine. The wires can sometimes go bad and cause issues with the pedals. I had an older Record 830 with a foot pedal that would heat up and cut off. Very annoying!<br /><br />Just go to a local Bernina dealer and they should be able to order a new foot for you no problem!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-6406504803854896662016-02-03T21:21:01.844-05:002016-02-03T21:21:01.844-05:00Heeeelp! I got a Bernina 1130 for free yesterday, ...Heeeelp! I got a Bernina 1130 for free yesterday, just got this old baby (a Bernina 1130) from an old lady, and i was very excited to have it! It was just working fine the first time that i open it and turn it on, and now everything is on, but the pedal seams to do not send the signal to start, so it's on but it's not sewing. I don't know what it could be or what i need to do, help!!PetitaPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00812778576587385282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-59418160094666020802013-10-21T18:04:36.984-04:002013-10-21T18:04:36.984-04:00I was searching for info on mid arms and came acro...I was searching for info on mid arms and came across your post on them... and then saw the photo for this post at the bottom of the page and instantly recognized the machine. That's what I sew on and have for over 30 yrs. <br /><br />The only prob I've ever had with it was a couple of years ago... and it turned out that I had worn out a gear. I'll never forget the service tech's face when he came out of the shop, looked at me, and said: "You sew a lot." Uh, yes.... *lol*<br /><br />The shop I had purchased the 1230 from is still in business and did the repair very reasonably. <br /><br />My 1230 is humming along like a top and I won't part from it.Impera Magnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889488057400766469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-89226170726580356682013-03-02T21:00:04.997-05:002013-03-02T21:00:04.997-05:00Hi Melanie - I would agree with the thing you hear...Hi Melanie - I would agree with the thing you heard about price, except for this particular machine. Berninas are very well represented with dealers and while the parts aren't cheap, the replacements do work and the machine will easily last another 30 years. If you can get a 1230 for $750, I'd go for it!<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-85582532929222512232013-03-02T13:04:11.172-05:002013-03-02T13:04:11.172-05:00Wow, here I am, a girl far from home, and run acro...Wow, here I am, a girl far from home, and run across a post that is very close to home. I'm in Seattle, and on Craigslist a Bernina 1230 is posted for $750. Is there anyone here that can give me some feed back on what price range these machines sell for? It looks like they are rather old, but reliable. One post I read said never to pay over $500.00 for older electrical machines due to the fact that parts can be hard to come by. <br /><br />Looking forward to some input. In the meantime, I'm off to a Seattle quilt shop to hunt.<br /><br />MelanieMelanie Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987643383482430995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-2733819104480698082013-01-13T15:47:05.144-05:002013-01-13T15:47:05.144-05:00Raquel - I haven't actually used the 1230 for ...Raquel - I haven't actually used the 1230 for free motion quilting, but I would try dropping the feed dogs (older berninas generally work good with the feed dogs down) and use a spool stand for your thread. This will get the thread feeding into the machine smoother and it will likely stop shredding so badly.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-3839467839803232752013-01-13T13:47:41.551-05:002013-01-13T13:47:41.551-05:00I have the 1230 and am trying to do some free-moti...I have the 1230 and am trying to do some free-motion quilting with the same foot. Unfortunately my top thread keeps breaking. Would you have any setting recommendations?Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471929789086395752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56304526016538601652012-03-17T19:45:51.756-04:002012-03-17T19:45:51.756-04:00Hi Leah,
Love your story about the 'one that g...Hi Leah,<br />Love your story about the 'one that got away'. I, too, am on a quest for the perfect machine. I wish they made more good mechanical models to choose from. Don't need the bells and whistles. I am now plugging away on a White 1717 that I bought 21 years ago. It is pretty unreliable when it comes to tension, but I feel like it is an old, familiar friend. <br /><br />I love your blog entries and videos!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13935646373677275095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-60690218090840881322012-01-24T10:49:31.677-05:002012-01-24T10:49:31.677-05:00OMG, same thing happened to me Saturday! Must be ...OMG, same thing happened to me Saturday! Must be the solar flare?<br /><br />This makes TWO 1230's, the only thing in the world better than one 1230!Ila K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17408867239034142551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-1985515876432669252012-01-23T23:00:23.970-05:002012-01-23T23:00:23.970-05:00What a find, I am still exploring my "new&quo...What a find, I am still exploring my "new" 1230, and the Jackie Dodson book certainly pushes you beyond a straight stitch. The book refers to the 1130, but the machines are essentially the same.<br />Last week I renovated two armchairs and sewed the jacquard covers with the 1230. Piece of cake - no problems with tension or the thickness of the material. <br />This morning I practiced FMQ without any problems (apart from the usual operator ones).<br />You will love the machine, unlike her fancy computerised cousins, she's solid, dependable, non- temperamental, easy to use and just wants to sew.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305032566809688336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87770243287480263382012-01-23T22:40:00.505-05:002012-01-23T22:40:00.505-05:00I got an 1130 this past summer for under $300. Its...I got an 1130 this past summer for under $300. Its actually still packed up due to having to house some unexpected company. But I am almost ready to re-redo my sewing room and now I can't wait to try it!Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872432933344513092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-71650450589794142802012-01-23T22:38:34.243-05:002012-01-23T22:38:34.243-05:00Ah, the thrill of the hunt, followed by the succes...Ah, the thrill of the hunt, followed by the success of finding what you want....enjoy!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119402432840391204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-44746413603758005042012-01-23T16:07:02.373-05:002012-01-23T16:07:02.373-05:00Very nice, Leah :) Quality tools make all the diff...Very nice, Leah :) Quality tools make all the difference :) I found a new-to-me 1130 at a tag sale last summer that needed a bit of TLC, and now purrs like a kitten. I switch my machines out, so currently this one is my piecing machine :) For FMQ, nothing beats my Horizon - which also sews a beautiful straight stitch.<br />You are quite a woman - be sure to add patient and financially savvy to your list of talents :) <br />Happy sewing :)<br />Best,<br />JaeJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351735470664111985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-5226587103523136062012-01-23T10:48:38.417-05:002012-01-23T10:48:38.417-05:00Isn't the Janome 7700 just came out? I too fir...Isn't the Janome 7700 just came out? I too first wanted to purchase the Bernina back in 2008 but could not afford it. I ended up purchasing the Janome 6500. Its my only work horse - I hope to get a needle plate soon for my mum's old Singer which will be my standby machine and for garment sewing. I need that 5/8-inch seam allowance.zarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892508367397250702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25420426154595778672012-01-23T10:38:17.298-05:002012-01-23T10:38:17.298-05:00Congrats on your new to you machine! I bought an o...Congrats on your new to you machine! I bought an older Bernina that had barely been used, and it's been an awesome workhorse for me :-) Enjoy!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10019813216009291474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65540036626174707052012-01-23T08:39:31.540-05:002012-01-23T08:39:31.540-05:00I got a Bernina too, same day and all! Mine's ...I got a Bernina too, same day and all! Mine's a tad newer tho! ;) In love with it... :) Have fun!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470851503660445900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-34007860003253464742012-01-23T02:35:13.733-05:002012-01-23T02:35:13.733-05:00I had a similar experience when my Mum gave me her...I had a similar experience when my Mum gave me her Pffaf 1475. She'd had it in her cupboard for 15 years without using it after only using it for 6 months! (She won a fancy Brother embroidery machine and was using that instead) Now I use it all the time and love it to bits.Julia Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030001667080654155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-51535862033441031772012-01-23T01:20:30.147-05:002012-01-23T01:20:30.147-05:00G'day. I have a Bernina Activa 240 and even th...G'day. I have a Bernina Activa 240 and even though the space is small for quilting, it can be done. My machine is only a couple of years old and I use it all the time. The only complaint I have with it, is the bobbin department. I find that sometimes when cleaning the hook race, that the whole thing falls out and it's fiddly to get it back in and line it up. That area is just a bit small to get my fingers into. But, it is fantastic for sewing etc and the open toe foot is really great. Take care. Liz...quilterlizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285710339293711693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-46095408615509423622012-01-22T22:53:28.628-05:002012-01-22T22:53:28.628-05:00I love my 1130! I bought a Janome 6600 last year f...I love my 1130! I bought a Janome 6600 last year for the bigger harp space, but I still love my Bernina 1130 moreLeeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148008932005586200noreply@blogger.com