Re: Need some quick info please

A quick (but only quick, mind you) online search seems to indicate
that Pfaff was bought out by Viking (which I think was either
originally made by or long time bought out by Husquarna, a Swedish
company)). Viking in turn was bought by the same umbrella company that
has bought Singer.

Looks like Pfaff and Singer were not bought by each other, but rather
bought into a consortia of companies, many not related to sewing
machines.

I would not let this concern me, if I was otherwise looking at a new
Pfaff.

Hanne in DK

On 5 Jan., 19:17, Anna Belle <abda...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,

Since Pfaff machines are being discussed, I have a question.  I was
told yesterday that Pfaff was bought out recently by Singer.  Does
anyone know anything about this and   do you think the reliability of
Pfaff machines continue?  I am also in the market for a new machine
and was considering Pfaff, but I just don't trust Singer.

Anna Belle

On Wed, 5 Jan 2011 06:06:30 -0800 (PST), AuntK

<blackwell_...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm leaving shortly to go with my quilting mentor for a new machine
for her.  I just ran across an ad on craigslist for a quilt shop not
too far away that is - unfortunately - going out of business.  One of
the items they have listed is a 'Smart by Pfaff' sewing machine for
$150.  Does anyone know anything about this machine specifically or
Pfaff machines in general?  I want to go to the shop just for kicks
and giggles anyhow as they are selling everything but the walls and
say all the fabric, books and notions are 75-80% off.

I'll be leaving in about 90 minutes so if you happen to read this and
have any info, it would certainly be appreciated.

TIA,
Kim in NJ

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