Once I got started,

          After much deliberation over computerized verses mechanical, I finally made my choice(s).

In the end I decided to go mechanical and vintage.

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"Lucille"

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I like that the decals are a worn, it makes me wonder what the person has sewn on this machine over the many years it was used. This vintage lady runs beautifully. She has amazing power and sews through practically anything thrown under her needle without hesitation. Isn't this design lovely?

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"Oscar"

Then I spotted this vintage machine and, well, it did need a new home so you know!

I'm having some trouble trying to find out anything about this machine. I'm not entirely sure if it's an Elna Supermatic or not. I love the colour and how it purrs along, it's so quiet that I can actually hear my tv without cranking the sound way up! So nice. A bit temperamental, his feed dogs aren't too partial to seams it seems. I hope I  can find the solution to his upset.

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"Nina"

Last  but, not by any stretch, least my Bernina 807 Minimatic. 

What a joy to sew on and fast, holy smokes I think I'm in love!

I Swear My Head Is Going To Explode!

I have checked out so many sewing machines that they're all looking like this to me!

Buying a car is easier.

I want to treat myself to a new machine but wading through all the options is exhausting and I don't think I'm any closer to a decision. I do know I'd like to go computerized. I've always sewn on a mechanical and have had the good, the bad and the downright ugly experiences to go with them. I have read and re-read reviews until I can't see straight and today I called the few retailers and one repair shop close by to seek their knowledge. The repair shop's opinion was to give Brother a wide berth and go with Kenmore. The first retailer/distributor I spoke with was all computer and no way to mechanical (I was debating as to the repairs and maintenance of the computerized machines) and the third sells Bernina but said she sews on a 20 year old Janome computerized machine at home and loves it.

What's even more frustrating is that the majority of the machines I'm looking at are unavailable in a store near me to "test drive", most are sold online for my budget of around $500.00. 

What machine do you sew on? Do you love it or loath it?