{"product_id":"pfaff-ambition-610","title":"Pfaff Ambition 610 Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #f2f9fe; border: 1px solid #cfe6f5; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-Banner.webp?v=1781963275\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Ambition 610 is where PFAFF's Original IDT system starts to come with a proper amount of room. There are 7.9 inches to the right of the needle, 110 stitches, and 29 needle positions, in a machine that weighs under 19 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-direction: row-reverse; gap: 26px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-IDT.webp?v=1781963301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"The black Original IDT arm engaged behind a clear presser foot on the PFAFF Ambition 610, feeding a heavy charcoal wool past the marked stitch plate.\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eOriginal IDT, and why quilters ask for it by name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eOrdinary feeding moves the bottom layer and hopes the top one keeps up. IDT brings a second set of feed teeth down from above so both layers travel together at the same rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003ePiecing lands where you pinned it, plaids and stripes meet at the seam, and a quilt sandwich comes out the far side the size it went in. It is engineered into the machine, and it swings in and out of the way when you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 560px; margin: 0 0 30px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5RQxHyLMkqI\" title=\"What makes it so perfect? PFAFF original IDT System\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; height: auto; border: 0; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 26px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-Chart.webp?v=1781963301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"The stitch chart on the lid of the PFAFF Ambition 610, listing all 110 stitches numbered in columns headed utility, quilt, needle art, satin, decorative and sewing techniques.\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e110 stitches, printed where you can see them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe stitch chart sits under the lid, numbered one to 110 and grouped the way you actually think: utility, quilt, needle art, satin, decorative and sewing techniques. You read the number off the chart and key it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStitches go up to 7mm wide and 5mm long, and the LCD keeps the number, the width and the length where you can read them along with PFAFF's own recommendation for the stitch you picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-direction: row-reverse; gap: 26px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-Quilting.webp?v=1781963301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"An aubergine and teal quilt rolled through the arm of the blue and white PFAFF Ambition 610, with the presser foot down on the quilted rows.\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eRoom for the quilt to sit in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThere are 7.9 inches (200mm) to the right of the needle, which is the difference between rolling a lap quilt through and holding it out of the way with your elbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eTwenty-nine needle positions matter more than the number suggests. Topstitching an edge, sewing a scant quarter inch, running a line beside a zipper: you move the needle rather than shifting the fabric, and the seam ends up where you meant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 26px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-Feed-Dog-Switch-1.webp?v=1781963301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"The feed dog drop slider on the back of the free arm of the PFAFF Ambition 610, just below the stitch plate and presser foot.\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eThe controls under your right hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe feed dogs drop from that small slider on the back of the free arm, which is where your hand already is when you are setting up to free-motion quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStart and stop runs the machine without the foot pedal, which is what you want for a long seam or free-motion work. The speed slider holds whatever pace you set, needle up and down decides where the needle rests for pivoting, and immediate tie-off locks a seam without reversing over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 30%; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputerized sewing and quilting machine, no embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum sewing speed 800 stitches per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.9 x 7.6 x 11.8 inches (48.0 x 19.3 x 30.0 cm), 18.8 lbs (8.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFAFF part number 850224112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStitches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 built-in stitches: utility, quilt, needle art, satin, decorative and sewing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum stitch width 7mm, maximum stitch length 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 needle positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-step buttonholes with the one-step buttonhole foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch chart printed under the machine lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWorkspace and controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.9 inches (200mm) to the right of the needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD screen, 71.5 by 34.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting over the work area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart and stop button for sewing without the foot control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed control slider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle up and down, and immediate tie-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree arm for sleeves, cuffs and small work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThreading and feeding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal IDT integrated dual feed, engaged and released as you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in needle threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual thread cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed dogs drop from a slider on the back of the free arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresser feet: 0A standard for IDT, 1A and 2A fancy stitch, 3 blindhem for IDT, 4 zipper for IDT, and the 5 one-step buttonhole foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive bobbins, needles, edge guide, felt pads, spool pins and spool caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrewdrivers, seam ripper and brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot control, power cord and a hard cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 accessories in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 years on the machine frame, parts supplied free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 years on the electronic and electrical components, parts supplied free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 year on the remaining mechanical parts, covering both parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefurbished by PFAFF, so the factory warranty applies exactly as it would on a new machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoes to the original purchaser buying from an authorized PFAFF dealer, so keep your receipt with the warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; align-items: center; margin: 34px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 260px; max-width: 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/angelaloq23_5.jpg?v=1722088700\u0026amp;width=520\" alt=\"Angela Huffman sitting at the Tips Table on the set of Fons \u0026amp; Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show.\" width=\"520\" height=\"651\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; color: #5a5a5a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngela Huffman, host of Fons \u0026amp; Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder and owner of Quilted Joy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis is a good first PFAFF and a good second machine. It has the feed system the expensive ones are famous for, enough room for a lap quilt, and it still lifts into the car for a retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eQuilted Joy is a family-owned authorized PFAFF dealer in Louisville, Kentucky, and the home of the Quilt Fairies. Our technicians are factory certified for PFAFF and your machine is serviced in our own shop. Your Pixie Playdate owner classes are free with no limit on how many you take, and every PFAFF we sell is eligible for the Quilt Fairy Godmother Program, refurbished machines included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid #cfe6f5; border-radius: 12px; background: #f2f9fe;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #0b4599;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f6b21b; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.9 stars on Google and a 98% recommend rate on Facebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e“They share information gladly and stand behind their products.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7a7a7a;\"\u003eAndrea H., Facebook recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 10px;\"\u003eAmbition 610 or Ambition 620?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eSame body, same 7.9 inches of room, same Original IDT, same 29 needle positions. The 620 adds 26 more stitches, two sewing fonts, a larger screen and Auto Snip, which cuts the top and bobbin threads at a button. If you stop and start a lot, Auto Snip is the one you notice every session. If you mostly run longer seams, the 610 covers the same ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNot sure which is yours? Call the Quilt Fairies at \u003ca href=\"tel:+15027187148\"\u003e(502) 718-7148\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us a note\u003c\/a\u003e and tell us what you make. If you would rather have a brand new machine at this size, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pfaff-quilt-ambition-635\"\u003equilt ambition 635\u003c\/a\u003e is the current one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51204857364727,"sku":"850224112","price":1129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Ambition-610-Main.webp?v=1781963301","url":"https:\/\/quiltedjoy.live\/products\/pfaff-ambition-610","provider":"Quilted Joy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}