Sewing Machines
#21
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Posts: 3,885
I have the Janome Memory Craft 6600 and paid something close to $1500 for it. It has more stitches than I will ever use and several fonts for the alphabet. While it has something like a 10 inch throat space and does a great straight or zigzag, many of the so called quilting stitches are simply utility stitches....and those can only be made so big which isn't big at all. Wish I had thought through this purchase more before buying, but I wanted it so I got it. If you do more sewing than a normal person can in a years time the purchase may be worth it. Try one of the machines out first before buying...wish I had.
#22
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 354
First of all, welcome and what a cute quilt! Next, I'd recommend trying out machines from other dealers in your area. One of the prerequisites I had for my machine was that I buy from a relatively local dealer in case I had questions or problems. Keep an open mind. You may still love the Janome, but check some others as well.
#23
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 748
Welcome to the Quilting Board! I love your quilt! I would definitely do what beckyboo1 said: try out different machines locally. I bought my Babylock locally and it comes with lifetime lessons if I wish or any questions, or problems of course. I would definitely shop around. Enjoy the time looking around and don't settle - get something you really like. After all, a sewing machine is an investment and you want to enjoy it!
#24
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 368
I bought a Pfaff 7570 when it first came out. It is still my all time favorite machine. I have a Janome 8900 that I plan to replace. In my opinion after owning several Janome the quality is just not there anymore. I just seem to have more issues with it being temperamental. I've sewed for years and have used many machines. If the reviews are bad I would be very cautious. That's a lot of money and you do lots of sewing.
#25
No one ever addresses used machines. I'm on a very limited budget and managed to find a used Husqvarna Sapphire 875. Trading in my 10 yr old Janome, ( it was like putting gramma on the ice flow ), I got a REALLY good deal with warranty. There are always new models and people trade up all the time. If you have a dealer you trust and have brand loyalty there will be some good bargains out there.
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tavistock, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,071
#28
Well guess I have to admit I am a Pfaffie too have 4, 7570s, a 2056, and Pfaff serger, learned how to sew on Pfaff daddy bought Mother in mid 50s, strong machine. I love the IDT on Pfaff, and just a note, 7570 was last German built machine, they sold to Vicking,, . . . a warm welcome to the board!
#30
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 5,051
I have the Janome 11000se and I love it. But I have a great dealer that is willing to work with me on repairs...it is very user friendly and I didn't have any problem learning machine embroidery with it. The 11000se is considered to be one of the workhorses of the Janome line with very few problems but yearly maintenance is necessary. I put many hours a day on mine!
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