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If you start out hand-piecing and hand-quilting only, you won't need a machine. I was originally taught by a neighbor who was heavily influenced by Amish and Shaker design. The emphasis she instilled regarding simple lines and precision resonates with me today. My sewing machine was for sewing window treatments (we PCSed a lot with the Army). I didn't piece a block by machine until about 12 years after I originally was taught the hand techniques. Even then, I still did very little machinework until I bought my Bernina about 7 years after that. I would love to get a midarm machine for my next expenditure, specifically the HQ16
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....but some are more equal than others.
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