SINGER® C7290Q Sewing & Quilting Machine with Extension Table

This machine is just what I needed to do free motion quilting (FMQ). I am new to FMQ and was not getting good results with my other sewing machine. The C7290Q has speed control. I am quilting at the slowest speed and I see a definite improvement with the slower speed. Regarding the bobbin: look at the diagram closely. The first time I tried to prepare the bobbin the thread was extremely loose! I think Singer should make their diagram bigger. Regarding the walking foot: it took me a few days before I got the walking foot on properly. I ended up taking the needle out of the machine, turning it on its back ( on a pillow), and then getting the foot on in the right position.

I have been using this machine since August, it has had numerous bobbin issues, lots of bird nests and a few weird sounds. It works alright but not the level of quality I expected. I have adjusted it over and over but still have issues.

DOES NOT SEW A STRAIGHT LINE!! My very old sewing machine was having issues so I was debating paying for the $$$$ repair or just buy a new one. After, trying this one, I’ve called the repair shop and authorized the repair. The owner says the newer machines have more features but they’re made with cheaper parts and so they don’t work as well. AGREED!!!

Love this machine. Have sewn 2 quilts with no issues.

This sewed about 3 inches before going "wonkers" and stitching a decorative stitch then stopping and shuddering. I kept trying to fix it and re-threaded it a bazillion times before packing it back up and returning it.