Congratulations on the new baby. She is beautiful. So, I have a viking and have no idea what you are all talking about with sliding. What does this mean?????? I love all the features of the 820, but $$$$$ just a bit more than I can manage. Cheryl.

You definitely look the proud momma.

Hey congratulations on this, and I love the sliding motor speed on machines also can make all the difference sometimes, keep us posted on how you find it…….Jill

I think that you are correct Amo. It is not on the Bernina USA or Canadian sites. On the map of Europe it states that it only available in select countries & shows northern Europe. Love the features it offers!

There you go Eileen, http://www.bernina.com/3series/en/

I have a feeling that it hasn't had a US release yet though.

Amo,
I just went to the Bernina site and it's not listed.
eileenkny

I've only just unpacked it!

Why I chose it:

It's a Bernina. I don't see the point in learning new techniques on a machine that is hugely different than the main machine.

I has the good basic functions that we know and love of the big ones. Needle up/down, knee lift, very adjustable in needle position, tension and foot pressure and speed, memory and a great selection of stitch patterns without going OTT.

It came with a good selection of feet.

It's a fair bit lighter than my 730! But it's also still quite solid and robust.

I won't die if something should happen to it in transit.

And it's good looking too!

And the slide on table works like a dream. I'm always fighting the one on Bob!

OOO I really like this beauty & will have to check it out. I am considering taking my 830 with me for a 2 week retreat this summer but now maybe I will go for a visit to my friendly dealer.

What features do you like the best?

Very slick! I especially like the slide on tray...very 830 like. Sliding motor speed is good too.

Congrats!

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How pretty is she??

I've been taking Bob to workshops and having my heart in my mouth every time I've put him in the car. The 730 is not a small or cheap machine to be throwing around! After looking around for something more travel friendly, Bernina just launched the new 3 series! They must have seen I was looking.

Not sure what she will be called yet, she'll have to sit with Bob a while. Something will grow on me. Daughter will be pleased too. I think Bob scares her a little.