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5 stellar features on a NEW entry level sewing machine Gail Berry Graham 1. The Original Pfaff IDT System IDT is the Integrated Dual Feed, in short the Pfaff IDT is the equivalent of a built-in walking foot. When I piece my quilt top with the IDT I never, and I mean never, use pins. I don't need to. 2. Large sewing area The large sewing area to the right of the needle is perfect for all my quilting and other sewing needs. That is 8" of space to be precise, this is a remarkable size of throat space for an entry level machine. It's here, it's here, it's finally here! 5 stellar features on a NEW entry level sewing machine, the PFAFF Creative 1.5! Let me tell you how excited I am about this new sewing machine. If you're in the market for a great, and I mean a great entry level sewing and embroidery machine and don't want to compromise quality, then this is the machine for you! I couldn't believe my eyes, and the manual that comes with the Pfaff Creative 1.5, that for an entry level machine it's souped up with these, but not only, 5 awesome features found in the higher end models. 22 QUILTsocial .com ● issue 4 3. The large throat space allows for a large embroidery area. A 9 1/2" X 6" embroidery area. This large hoop is included with the machine allowing me to add embroidery details to my quilts and even more important to me, add personalized, long lasting embroidered labels to my quilts. With two fonts and 101 built-in designs there's sure to be something to make me happy. Not to mention how easy it is to download designs and transfer them to my machine. 4. Ultra fast embroidery While we're talking about embroidery--I'd be remiss not to me