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Cari,
Thanks for your feedback. I like the larger hoop area and didn't want to make a huge investment because I intend to get a Bernina with the embroidery module. This is my starting point and there's also the portability factor which helps.
What additional features do you find on the 350e? And how does it differ from the 400e? It's probable that my choice will come down to one of these.
Thanks for your feedback. I like the larger hoop area and didn't want to make a huge investment because I intend to get a Bernina with the embroidery module. This is my starting point and there's also the portability factor which helps.
What additional features do you find on the 350e? And how does it differ from the 400e? It's probable that my choice will come down to one of these.
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All 3 machines are very different although the computer part of the 200e and the 350 are the same. The 400e and the 500e are basically the same machine. The biggest hoop for the 400e is 8" square and for the 500e it's 8x11" for doing quilting. The 400 and the 500 also have a large color screen. The 400 didn't come out in the US until well after the 500 came out. Janome hasn't even really advertised the 400, not like they have the 500. The 200, 400, and 500 all have the same way of attaching the hoop to the machine.
The 350 is a very different machine. it's largest hoop is a 5x7. The hoops attach to a bar that come out of the back of the machine, this makes it possible for the machine to have a free arm. It's not a small free arm but it is one.
If you're planning on going to the Bernina with embroidery then the 200e is a good starting point, but I like having separate sewing and embroidery machines so I can do both at the same time.
Here's a page comparing the Janome machines:
http://janome.com/en/machines/embroi...ry-craft-500e/
Cari
The 350 is a very different machine. it's largest hoop is a 5x7. The hoops attach to a bar that come out of the back of the machine, this makes it possible for the machine to have a free arm. It's not a small free arm but it is one.
If you're planning on going to the Bernina with embroidery then the 200e is a good starting point, but I like having separate sewing and embroidery machines so I can do both at the same time.
Here's a page comparing the Janome machines:
http://janome.com/en/machines/embroi...ry-craft-500e/
Cari
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Cari, thank you for the link. Based on what you've said it sounds like the 400e would suit me best. It's a little more but I really like the screen. As for quilting, are you unable to do the same on the 400? I see the 500e is an embroidery only machine, I'm assuming the same is true for the 400?
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Sweetpea site has fridge handle covers. Mine, I made myself; did not buy pattern.
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Cari, thank you for the link. Based on what you've said it sounds like the 400e would suit me best. It's a little more but I really like the screen. As for quilting, are you unable to do the same on the 400? I see the 500e is an embroidery only machine, I'm assuming the same is true for the 400?
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maryellen2u, I made my wraps in the hoop..then used appliques (made into patches) to add to the tops. You only need a design for a quilted rectangle--size it--and add emb design or a patch to the top edge. But you can buy some handle wraps at the Sweetpea site. Sorry I don't have the addy.
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As for larger designs, for the sort that you see on a tote bag, what size are they typically? I'm thinking 5x7 but since I've never embroidered I could be wrong.
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