Brenda, no need. You need the 37 foot. The 97 was made for 9 mm wide machines, because the 37 did not fully accommodate the feed dogs on those machines. You probably have nice straight stitching already.

I have a Bernina 635 with a 5.5 mm stitch plate. Is there a reason to consider purchasing foot #97 or would it be a waste of money for me?

A part ça, bonjour, Chantal! Je suis prof de français en Indiana. C'est un plaisir de voir un peu de français sur ce site!

Brenda

Geneva, I have given Heidi a good talking to about smoking, hopefully she was listening. I just bought myself the extension table and 5 more bobbins. Everything else can be for birthdays and Christmas. I was going to get the circular attachment but it's £39! I think I saw a Sewing with Nancy where she used something like a thumb tack and tape to sew circles. Must go back and check that.

I just used up the end of a spool of thread sewing straight lines with the 97D foot and I have to say it is a lovely straight stitch. Love the different measurements i.e. 1/4", 1/8" and 3/8" on the left side of the foot.

Rosemary, a few weeks ago I was sewing with Sybil and her screen went dark and she started smoking. Literally smoking. I took her in to Mr. Fix it and just like the little witch she is, she was just fine. So, Mr. Fix it told me to put a nicotine patch on her.

Maybe if she used my seam ripper she wouldn't be so fussy! HA!

Debbie, I hope you like the 97 attachment. It's really nice.


Geneva

Geneva, thanks for the heads up on the guide attachment. I do see what you are referring to, ut haven't had a chance to test it yet. If it works, I'll feel a lot better about the investment!

Congrats, Rita, on your new Bernina. I'm sure you'll have many happy hours of sewing with Heidi.

Congratulations, Rita, on Heidi coming home! I hope you will love your new sewing machine as much as those of us who love our Berninas do! You have a great dealer who spent quality time with you to get you off on the right foot and that means a lot!

On an aside, when you use the feet that are designated with a "D" (for dual feed), make sure to always engage the dual feed, whether you need dual feed or not (or use a "C" foot, which has the computer "eye" on the top but not dual feed). Sometimes you will find that if you use a dual feed foot but do not engage the dual feed your line of stitching might be a bit wobbly without the dual feed engaged.

Have fun!!!

Good to hear about the knee lift, although I am surprised that it isn't adjustable - not good!

Geneva - surely Sybil isn't old enough to smoke? or are we back to pot-holders again?

Oh Rita, how exciting! A new baby girl that doesn't keep you up at night, unless you want her to!

I have a 730 Bernina, but it doesn't have a dual feed. I finally bought a walking foot a few years ago and wished I had done it years and years ago! I ask for bobbins for birthday and Christmas gifts. It's easy for people to buy and you sure use them up! I gave up on my BSR. I worked with it, and worked with it, becoming so frustrated. I finally took it back and the dealer agreed that there was something wrong with my BSR and gave me a new one. (It was still under warranty.) I turn off the bobbin minder as any teeny little piece of lint makes it stop the machine and that can be very annoying. And yes, I watch carefully to make sure I don't sew too long without bobbin thread.

Bernina has updates to it's software and I found that I had to ask the dealer to update the software when I took Sybil in for her yearly check ups. Maybe my new dealer here will do it automatically. Mr. Fix it here in the tri cities seems much nicer than my old Bernina dealer in Sacramento.

I know you'll have fun and make some amazing things. You always do! Enjoy and keep us posted!

Geneva

PS. You might want to make a no smoking sign for Heidi to wear. I've found it has helped Sybil!

Rita enjoy your new toy. I have a Bernina 830 her name is Queenie because she was so expensive and top of the line. I also have a 440QE named Hilda. You will enjoy your new machine for many years to come. Judy

Hey Rita! So happy to have you join us Bernina gals and guys. I have an 830 LE, a B350, and and old 1230...all working and wonderful. I agree with your nit-picks on what is included. They need to throw in about 20 bobbins, a 20D foot (the applique foot that uses the dual feed), and the 97D. I am looking forward to seeing what you make with your new power tool. Happy sewing! Hugs, BJ

Have fun with your new machine Rita! Good for you!
It sounds like you're keeping the Janome so I thought I'd suggest what I did with my knee lift lever to increase the size and make it easier to reach for me. Maybe you already did this but I cut off a short length of a swimming pool noodle floaty thing and slid it over the knee lift. It helped for me a lot.
I can't wait to see what's your next project. Always so quick and beautiful!

Hi Rita, it's me again, Je vais bien, merci, but it still raining in Paris. Here is a Youtube site it is: LEAH DAY QUILT ALONG, Leah Day is excellent, she has hundreds of videos about quilting, she is quilting on a domestic machine, she is as well a Craftsy teacher. Maybe you already know her.
I wish you a very nice evening.
Chantal