12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 December 29th 2017

Patty

December 29, 2017

“I currently use Babylock Destiny. The thing I like most about it is I love doing embroidery and technology.

Sarah

December 29, 2017

I have a White brand sewing machine. I like that it is easy to use, as I’m teaching my daughter’s to sew.

Bailey

December 29, 2017

I actually don’t know what kind of machine I use, as it doesn’t have a brand name anywhere. All’s I know is that its old (probably 1980s). What I love most about my machine is that it just keeps going! plus I can almost always fix it without majorly messing anything up. :)

Marie Rodd

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome MC8000 and a serger. The Janome is wonderful. It lets me work on delicate fabrics and produce beautiful embroidery. And, my serger!… (can’t remember the brand)…..I would not want to be without. All my seams are finished and it beats using Fray Chek. I love sewing, especially for the cute little Wellie Wishers.

Michelle Nelson

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother SE1800. I have had Brother machines for years and I love the dependability. I also love that it is an embroidery machine too.

Mary Wezner

December 29, 2017

I use multiple machines when sewing… Bernina 440, Babylock Ellagio and Babylock Serger. Each machine has some unique functions all their own, which is why I use them all – depending on what I’m making. I’d say I use my Bernina the most though, as I love the way it sews and it’s just a nice little machine.

Dee Taylor

December 29, 2017

I use a Husqvarna Viking Epic machine. I love it because of all of the stitches, the ease of use, and most importantly, because it is also an embroidery machine.

Robin

December 29, 2017

I use a Sears machine. I like it because it is reliable.

Marjorie Barrett

December 29, 2017

I currently use a Singer Futura for my own sewing projects. It is dependable and offers a wide variety of stitches. Recently I have spent a considerable amount of time using a little Janome machine teaching my 7 year old twin grandchildren to sew. It sews slowly and has a finger guard around the needle which is ideal for the pillows and small projects we work on together.

peg

December 29, 2017

I have a Singer One Plus which I love. This year Santa brought me a featherweight and my son gave me a serger. So I am officially in Sewing Heaven!

Gail

December 29, 2017

I sew with a Bernina 830. Started sewing 4H projects when I was 9 . I like the dual feed and the ability to quilt using the embroidery hoop.

Marsha

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is that you do not have to unthread the machine to rewind the bobbin.

Elaine

December 29, 2017

I use a kenmore machine and I like the needle down position.

Tammy

December 29, 2017

I use a New Home HF2022. The thing I like most about it is that it is so easy to use and sews through almost anything.

Patty Stanton

December 29, 2017

I use an older machine. It’s called a Sonya. It’s made by singer. My husband bought it for me when we first got married. That’s been over 30 years ago. Yes it still works. What I love about it is that it does still work and I know exactly what to do if anything goes wrong.

Bambi Petrillo

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine my husband gifted me when my other basic, hand-me-down-through-the-generations died. I still have a lot of learning to do about sewing. I make dolly clothes for all of my nieces and look forward to teachIng them how to create their own.

Jenny

December 29, 2017

I use an old Bernina 802. The thing I like most about it is that it belonged to my grandmother.

Samantha

December 29, 2017

I use a singer sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is it is simple to use. I learned how to sew from reading patterns and watching tutorials, the easy machine is helpful!

BettyAnn

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff 7570…Not new any longer but still going strong. Could not survive without the dual feed…sees in anything.

Karley

December 29, 2017

I use a 40 yr old Singer that my Dad bought for my Mom. It’s very simple and easy to use. I love using it because it brings back so many memories of the things my Mom made us. This machine has sewn everything from matching Easter dresses for my sister and I to curtains for my very first apartment. Thanks for the wonderful giveaways!

Sage

December 29, 2017

Hi! I’m using a Janome 6600P. I’ve always sewn on Janomes ever since learning to sew. I love this particular machine because it has an integrated walking foot! It makes sewing layers and even fine fabrics such a pleasure!

Judith Pitcock

December 29, 2017

I use Singer, and have a server, plus a embroidery machine, live sewing pixie faire patterns.

Beverly

December 29, 2017

“I use a:{Baby lock Sophia 2]…The thing I like most about it is [It is light weight, it not only sews beautifully but embroiders as well, and my children and husband gave it to me for Christmas a few years ago.”

cynthia

December 29, 2017

I have a brother basic sewing machine, I love it because it is simple to use and sews beautifully

Patti Z

December 29, 2017

I use a Husqvarna Ruby and a Brothers PC Pacesetter sewing/embroidery machines… The thing I like most about these two machines is not only does it allow you to either sew or embroider using the same machine but both machines have lots of different stitches to choose from and just learning what the machines can do is just as fun and exciting as creating a new project to sew, quilt or embroider.

Janet

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother machine that my daughter bought for me last year for Christmas after my Kenmore was dying. )Still hanging on to it because of the free arm) The Brother has so many stitches that I have yet to use. I also have 2 sergers and a Brother embroidery machine. I love being able to do a finished edge on anything I make.

Janice

December 29, 2017

“I use a Necchi Heavy Duty Household Sewing Machine. The thing I like most about it is it’s easy to use, super easy to maintain and is so very dependable.

Mae Lynn Beck

December 29, 2017

I have a Janome Magnolia 7318. The thing I love about it is that my kids gave it to me for Christmas one year when my 70’s Kenmore was deemed unrepairable. I do not have a serger. I feel threatened by the threading and tensioning process!

Randy

December 29, 2017

The Singer treadle sewing machine I inherited from my grandmother. It sews exactly where I want it to and deals with fabric from chiffon through rubber-backed upholstery velvets.

Linda

December 29, 2017

I use a Elna and have a serger I would love to learn to use

Adrienne Anderson

December 29, 2017

I have a 12 year old Kenmore and it is the greatest. I have had many machines since I got my first one at 14 and I’m now 71 but I love this the best. It has never lets me down, sews through what ever I ask it to and sews the straightest line I have ever seen! Can’t ask for much more.

Dien B

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome, I love everything about jt. It has embroidery on it, and a wide variety of stitches.. I love that machine!

Erica Castillo

December 29, 2017

I use a Viking Opal 690Q. The thing I like most about it is the fabric settings.

Anna

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother XR9500PRW. The thing I like most about it is the nice variety of basic and decorative stitches. It is great for quilting, doll clothes and other crafts.

Audrey Opperman

December 29, 2017

I use two Bernina machine – 930 and 180. I use both of them (almost) on a daily basis because they are soooo dependable. I started when I was 8 yrs old with my Grandmother’s treadle sewing machine where I had to put books on the treadle so my legs would reach it. Don’t laugh – I’m old but my granddaughter would love getting the doll.

Shari

December 29, 2017

I currently have a Baby Lock (Grace) and I love it because of the drop down bobbin case, self threading and the button hole attachment. It is just a beautiful dependable machine to use. It is also my granddaughter’s machine of choice when she comes to sew.

Lois

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore basic sewing machine. I have a couple other machines, but I always go back to this one. It does the stitching that I need and is easy to operate.

Gena

December 29, 2017

I use a computerized machine that has a variety of stitches. I love the ability to change up stitches.

Deb

December 29, 2017

I sew on a BabyLock Symphony which I adore because it sews QUIET and SMOOTH. Thank you for the opportunity to win this doll and set. I cannot tell you how much she would be appreciated.

Lois

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore basic sewing machine. I have a couple other machines, but I always go back to this one. It does the stitching that I need and is easy to operate.

Linda

December 29, 2017

I have had many machines in my lifetime. I currently have a kenmore computerized machine that I’ve had for about 15 years and it’s still going strong. I like that it has a variety of stitches, needle up down and a needle threader. I recently bought a brother se625. I like the embroidery features, but also like the needle threader, automatic thread cutter and built in buttonholes.
I also have a singer serger and a four thread brother serger. Love my machines!

Linda

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing and embroidery machine. It is great as it allows me to personalize the items I make.

Patricia Hedrick

December 29, 2017

I have my grandmother’s Universal sewing machine which I have used for 60 years. I started sewing on it when I was 15 and I am now 75. It is one of the early zig-zag machines, all metal, and quite heavy duty. I can sew almost anything I need to on it. I would love to know how many yards of fabric have been made into clothing, drapes, household goods, gifts, etc. over the years. It has been quite faithful.

Elizabeth

December 29, 2017

I use a baby lock . What I like about is it easy to use and can button holes for me

Sandra

December 29, 2017

I use a 35 year old Kenmore (non-computerized) sewing machine as my tried- and- true, trouble free (I can sew all day and still turn out fabulous buttonholes) option. I also have a computerized Brother machine which loves knits and a Kenmore serger which never fails me. I live in terror of losing either one of them!! ;-)

Julia

December 29, 2017

I use an Elna sewing machine. I love it because it is sturdy, reliable and versatile. I have had it since the 70s, hailed it around the world, and it works flawlessly.

Rebecca

December 29, 2017

I use a JCPenney model that my mom bought 30 years ago. I like that it can do a zig zag and buttonholes, but is still simple enough for easy use and maintenance.

Deb

December 29, 2017

Good Morning!
I use a Brother sewing/embroidery machine and I love it! The thing I like most about it is it’s versatility to allow me to sew doll clothes, embroider, and quilt on any fabric. Thank you! Have a good day!

Pattij

December 29, 2017

I use a pfaff. I like it because it is wider to allow for easier quilting.

Sue

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome and love everything about it!!

Jeanette Wilson

December 29, 2017

I use a White brand sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is that my mother bought it for me when I was pregnant with my daughter 27 years ago. Before that I used Mom’s old machine, a Nelco, that her mother bought for her when she was pregnant with me. I take care of a good machine and I have used it a lot for baby clothes, altering clothes, doll clothes, quilts, curtains, etc. I really love my machine.

Carolyn

December 29, 2017

I use a couple sewing machines and also have a couple of sergers. I like my Janome for the variety of stitches and automatic needle threader. A year ago I got an old White sewing machine that had been used and abused. I cleaned it up and reset the tension. I love it for the punching power of the motor and needle. First machine I’ve had that can sew velcro with ease. I’ve had a serger since I worked at a fabric store 35 years ago and have been through several of them. I use it to finish seams on everything and for sewing knits. I am really enjoying this contest, reading lots of comments.

Kathy

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore that was given to me by my father in law. The thing i like most about it is that it’s so easy to clean and maintain.

Jenny

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer Prelude … The thing I like most about it is it’s so easy to use!

Lisa

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine that was my mother in laws’ and is older than my husband! I really like how it is simpler to use than the more modern machines today.

Peggy

December 29, 2017

I use an old singer that I purchased second hand over 30 years ago. I like it because it can handle my limited sewing skills.

Evelyn Perez

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer Quantum the thing I like about it is all the built in decorative stitches that are available. I also like that it is a Singer and that it is easy to use.

Charity K.

December 29, 2017

Well I inherited my mommas old sewing machine when I married my husband 13 years ago! Lol! It was old then so you can believe it is old now!… The thing I like most about it is that it is not electronic. My hubby is a five star mechanic but he has also learned many other trades due to the economy crisis and a move to another state. He can fix about anything…including my sewing machine!

Caroline B

December 29, 2017

I use a Viking 1+; what I like most is the ease in changing stitches and changing from one
fabric to another with this machine.

Juanita L.

December 29, 2017

Janome MC6500 and the thing I like about it is that I can both sew and quilt. It makes wonderful stitches.

Stacy

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer Stylist sewing machine. One of the things I love best is all the different stitch options and howbwhsteber I don’t know is so easily spelled out in the manual.

Janet

December 29, 2017

“I use an older Janome that was gifted to me… The thing I like most about it is it’s dependability. It always seems to work great. It’s also easy to use and relatively quiet.

Danah

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother Innovis 1250D. The thing I like most about it is it is an embroidering machine too.

Ann

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer and a Pfaff for sewing. There are features on each one that I like. The Singer has a thread cutter and needle down feature. The Pfaff has a better zipper foot.

Elin

December 29, 2017

I’m on my 3rd Kenmore sewing machine (which is a Janome). It cost me $1000 new, it quilts, embroiders and has many decorative stitches. It’s over 10 years old and I’m saving up for a new Janome.Since sewing machine went computer, life is so much easier! I still have my green one from the 70’s and my first computer machine with 100 decorative stitches from the mid 80’s.

mariann

December 29, 2017

I have several machines but my favorite is my 15 year old Husqvarna/Viking Huskystar. It’s basic and solid and works great for everything. It’s like the Energizer Bunny… It takes a licking and keeps on ticking… If this one goes, I would definitely get a new Husky…

Donna Van Althuis

December 29, 2017

I use a brother machine Serger and a baby lock embroidery machine I love all my machines and use them all the time

Connie

December 29, 2017

I use a Bernina sewing machine. I really like it because it just does everything and makes sewing so much fun.

Celeste

December 29, 2017

I use a Husqvarna Designer I and an industrial serger machine. I love the ease and versatility of my Designer I combined with the serge,makes sewing doll clothes a pleasure.

Kathy

December 29, 2017

I use a Bernina 170 Quilter’s Edition machine. I Love Everything About My Machine and there is a foot for everything. It is an absolute workhorse and very dependable.

Tsu Dho Nimh

December 29, 2017

“I use a Pfaff 1214 Freearm made in 1981. The thing I like most about it is the 100% mechanical operation I can fix myself.

Cathy

December 29, 2017

I use Singer Quantum CXL sewing machine that is more than 20 years old.
The thing I like about it is all the built in decorative stitches and fonts that are available. And the Automatic threader!
Thank you Cinnamon for all that you do.

Kimberly

December 29, 2017

I learned to sew 33 years ago on my mother’s Singer. Now, I use a Husqvarna machine with several bells and whistles. In the future, I am looking forward to using some old basic machines once they have been repaired.

Susan

December 29, 2017

I use an old Singer 626 sewing machine… The thing I like most about it is that it still works!

Lisa G

December 29, 2017

I use three machines, Janome is new, still learning and my Brother serger and sewing machine. Love having all three of them lined up on my table. I just roll back and forth, as needed. Janome is great, but I still find myself using the old Brother all the time.

Mary French

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore sewing machine because of its simplicity

Christie

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine. The thing I like best about it is how simple it is to understand while still providing a ton of stitches and sewing options

Ginger

December 29, 2017

I use two brother machines. One is a serger and the other does regular sewing and embroidery. I like them both a lot.

Crystal Drummond

December 29, 2017

Colleen Halverson

December 29, 2017

I have my first machine handed down, a vintage 1970’s singer and now a Brother electronic. I love how easy it is to use now that I am teaching my 7-year-old granddaughter to sew. My birthday gift this year was a Brother serger, still learning about it but so excited to use it.

Bea

December 29, 2017

I use a brother machine. It’s okay for me but I like the old Singer machine better.

Elizabeth Smith

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother. The thing I like most about it is that my mother gave it to me.

Mary C

December 29, 2017

“I use a 40 year old Singer Futura II, and a newer Brother cs 6000i. The thing I like most about them is the singer is a workhorse for heavy fabrics, and the Brother does well with decorative stitches and knits.”

Virginia P

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine. I like it because it does small embroidery projects as well as regular sewing.

Barb

December 29, 2017

I have a janome 6600
I love it because it is so quiet and sees so wondèfully on all types of fabrics

Ellen F

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother ULT 3000D. The thing I love most about it is that it is also an embroidery machine! As a sewing machine, it has many built in stitches as well as all the feet you could ask for. But by attaching the embroidery arm, one can add custom embroidery to outfits, as well as fully make in the hoop items.

Sue

December 29, 2017

I currently have a Brother sewing machine – the thing I like best is that it works every time I turn it on to sew!

Denise

December 29, 2017

I used a Singer Fashionista sewing machine and I love it! I replaced my older model Singer about 2 years ago. This machine sews like a dream. I love all the extra attachments that it came with.

Dolly

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer One machine and the thing I like most about it right now is nothing!! I need a new machine.

Nancy

December 29, 2017

I use a 45+ year old Singer Touch and Sew and a 34 year old Singer 6268 .I like these two machines because they are predominately metal workhorses with tons of stitches built in.each has its own special feature that I like the most. The 6268 has a great buttonhole function and the other one has a simple multi positonal needle function.

Cyndee

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer … 2 Brothers … and a classic Bernina:) I use the heavy duty Singer for most of my sewing, but have Brother Serger and Embroidery machines set up, too, for those applications. My classic old Bernina is a back up, just in case. I started sewing when i was 3, next to my mom at the old black Singer, and got my first machine – a hand crank Singer – when I was 5 when I began designing and making clothes for Barbie .. and the rest is history!

Meg

December 29, 2017

I have an old Viking 6440 from the 80’s. I like its all metal gears and solid construction. It is reliable and has cams for embroidery stitches. The clip on feet are easy to change. My only complaint is that it has no automatic buttonhole feature. Also parts are becoming hard to find. Thank you for this give away. Reading what other folks have to say makes for a feeling of connection that is really satisfying.

Jill D

December 29, 2017

I use a Kemore sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is that it s quiet and runs smooth. I have never had issues with it.

Barbara Hodge

December 29, 2017

I sew on a singer sewing machine. I have been sewing since I was 11. Sewing is a lost art with our younger generation. I am a grandmother of a 9 year old and I just purchased an American girl doll for her and what better way to teach her how to sew with making doll clothes! My singer is old but can easily be set up for her to learn basic sewing. Before retiring, I was a director of a foster care agency and I started a sewing class for our foster kids. They loved the new experience and provided a new skill they could take through life. My granddaughter is so excited to get started. Teaching my grandchild also gives me another exciting hobby!

Diane R

December 29, 2017

I have a plain old Singer sewing machine, and I like it because it sews good and was not very expensive.

Lisa Webster

December 29, 2017

After 35 years my New Home finally gave up. I treated myself to a new Singer a few months ago and I’m still trying to learn all the bells and whistles.

Phyllis B

December 29, 2017

I use a JANOME MC9000, I love all the options my machine has.Its am embroidery machine, It allows all kinds of fancy stitches and even lettering, Its a quilting machine , I love the ease of it too. I also like the options of feet that make sewing easy. and with easy threading for my old eyes. Its an amazing machine.I also have an older Bernina all metal parts its a great perfect stitch machine. I jave an older wonderful Pfaff machine .I have a whites treadle machine its great too.I have a Singer Athena 2000 from my mom.They all do great in there own way. But my JANOME MC9000, its my favorite.

Josiana Yuker

December 29, 2017

I use a very old green Kenmore. What I like the best about it is that all the parts are metal not plastic. :0)

JENNIE

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer machine, my favorite thing about it is all the decorative stitches.

kathleen rowley

December 29, 2017

I use a New Home machine which is perfect for when I first started to learn to sew and the features have been great . I love making doll creations with the different stitches and features!