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- "Endless" automatic bobbin winder
- Cuts and knots threads automatically
- Automatic thread exchange
- Great selection of built-in embroidery patterns
- Easy-to-read, color touch screen
- Internet hook-up
- No piecing foot
- Manual feeding for multiple fabric layers
- Difficulties with automatic bobbin winder
- Learning curve
The Singer Quantum XL-6000 is a fully automated sewing machine, with more add-on features for embroiderers than other machines in its class. While even basic machines often have some automatic features, such as an automatic threader, the Quantum boasts an automatic thread exchange that allows you to switch colors without rethreading and an automatic bobbin winder that winds as you sew. Thread cutting and knotting are also automatic. While users love these features, a few reviews report that things don't always work perfectly. The Quantum XL-6000 has a continuous hoop and comes with 3,900 designs (on a CD) and four alphabets, as well as script embroidery fonts. If that isn't enough, you can hook the machine up to the Internet and download more. The walking foot on this machine is an attachment.
Reviewers from experienced sewers produced consensus about the Singer Quantum XL-6000 as an impressive, featured-packed sewing machine with some bugs. We found one professional test of a Singer Quantum machine, though it's of an earlier version.
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As the title of this review states, the reviewer is wowed by the Singer Quantum XL-6000. She calls it "part robot" for its smorgasbord of automatic features and says it's a great machine for embroidery.
Review: Top-Of-The-Line Singer Is Very Impressive, Jan. 2005
This review says the Singer Quantum XL-6000 sews beautifully but reports trouble with the bobbin winder, which won't always pick up the thread to rewind the bobbin. The same difficulty is encountered with the auto thread exchange.
Review: Singer Quantum XL-6000 Sewing Machine, Contributor to PatternReview.com, May 2008
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An earlier Singer Quantum model (the 3860) is tested and receives lower marks than competitors. Editors say it's great at straight stitching but not as good at computer stitching.
Review: Test: Sewing Machines, Editors of Choice magazine
4. Epinions.com
One user gives the Singer Quantum XL-6000 sewing machine five out of five stars at Epinions.com. The review says the machine sews well and is quiet. The machine's automatic features are praised but the instruction manual is mentioned as being difficult to follow.
Review: Singer Quantum XL-6000 Computerized Sewing Machine, Contributor to Epinions.com
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