Pfaff Ambition 620 - any thoughts as a P&Q machine?

[SingingSinger]

A friend has a Pfaff Ambition 620 for sale and I'm tempted. I don't really "need" a new machine but having recently taken up patchwork and quilting I wonder whether I would find the Pfaff a step up from my Brother Innovis 350SE and what the benefits would be? My Brother has an extension table, quarter inch and free motion foot and walking foot so has the basic quilting accessories. Does anyone have experience of this machine for P&Q?

[Iminei]

You need to ask @Sakar  about that ... But the main requirements for a Darkside machine is

A larger harp space
the ability to stop needle down
the ability to take the P&Q feet, walking foot, 1/4" foot, SID foot

[annieeg]

Pfaffs r wonderful with the IDT feature and if it's being offered at a good price, then I'd snap it up if I were you!

[Gernella]

When my Pffaf Expression dies, I want the 610.  Being just a sewer the extra stitches and alpha were of no interest to me.

There is one review on Pattern Review (didn't look any further when came to this one).   Only a quick look but it had no pivot and she had to physically lift and lower the foot, which I found funny.


https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/machine/6754

I can understand people getting a feel for their machines and I have the same feeling with my Expression, it's like putting an old pair of shoes on when I sit down.

[Ploshkin]

Most of the Pfaffs have a bigger harp space than many other machines which is invaluable if you are trying to stuff a quilt through it.  The IDT also means that you dont need a big, clunky walking foot.

[Iminei]

Yes @Gernella  my Pfaff Passport 3.0 (Anyone want a beautiful lightweight machine for back up or classes???) needs you to raise and lower the presser foot which, now I'm used to The Splurgess, I find a pain.

The stitch quality however is second to none and it really is a beautiful stylish looking lil thing.

[Gernella]

Yes @Gernella  my Pfaff Passport 3.0 (Anyone want a beautiful lightweight machine for back up or classes???) needs you to raise and lower the presser foot which, now I'm used to The Splurgess, I find a pain.

The stitch quality however is second to none and it really is a beautiful stylish looking lil thing.

I've never had a machine that does that @Iminei so not that fussed when you've never had it.  What does get me is that different machines are in slightly different places, the Pfaff Select is in an odd position to the Expression, which is why I think you get to really love your main machine your brain is in tune with it.

[SingingSinger]

Thanks all. I've looked at the reviews, and some YouTube videos and I've decided to go for it. We've agreed a price we are both happy with. She's only had the machine for a month or so it's as good as new. Whoop, I'm getting a new machine! 

[Iminei]

Wonderful ... Well Done!

[Sakar]

Thanks all. I've looked at the reviews, and some YouTube videos and I've decided to go for it. We've agreed a price we are both happy with. She's only had the machine for a month or so it's as good as new. Whoop, I'm getting a new machine! 

  Good decision!!  :thumbsup:

I have no experience with the Ambition 620, but I have the previous quilting model "Quilt expression 4.2" and I really LOVE this machine  I have never worked longer with a brother, but I can and will recommend Pfaff at any time, because they are wonderful, reliable machines (with IDT and a lot of space and very quiet and a lot of included accessories ... and ... and ... )

Have a lot of fun!! 

[SingingSinger]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to picking it up post-lockdown. And hopefully meeting my friend for a coffee if we're allowed to! 
I like the idea of the IDT system as my Brother walking foot seems a bit hit and miss.