$2000 to spend which machine?
#151
I would, without a doubt, look at the Janome dealer and check out the new 7700 model. Upgraded from the 6600, there are a lot more features on this one and you can sew cuffs. The throat on this machine is longer so you are able to quilt with ease. It's not a long arm, but it certainly can do your quilting a lot better than any machine with a small throat. The work table is generous as well. Janomes are wonderful machines and considered workhorses. With the amount of quilting you plan to use it for, it will not disappoint you. I am not sure of the cost of this machine, but I certainly would aim at this model if you can buy it; maybe a layaway plan might help you afford this machine.
The fluke on the 6600 is that the base isn't removable to sew cuffs and pants hems. Not a problem for anyone who can sew because you can just figure out a way to do cuffs. I use my 6600 and feel spoiled because it's a superior machine from the 28 year old Kenmore I was working on. I feel privledged every time I turn it on and wouldn't give it up for anything unless I got the 7700.
Take your time looking for the right machine. You may even find the 6600 used at dealers and if you do, grab it. You won't be dissappointed with that machine either. Kenmore attachments fit the Janomes and so do some of the universal attachments and bobbins. No dealer will tell you that, but mine did. Also, if you have a good dealer who is willing to help you learn about the machine you buy, then you can expect good, honest repair service from them as well. Many dealers are just there for the sales and don't accommodate the buyer for anything else. If you are in the Lake City Florida area, check out Fabric Art Shop. The girls there will assist you with pleasure. They will also repair on site. That's where I got my machine and they are very nice.
The fluke on the 6600 is that the base isn't removable to sew cuffs and pants hems. Not a problem for anyone who can sew because you can just figure out a way to do cuffs. I use my 6600 and feel spoiled because it's a superior machine from the 28 year old Kenmore I was working on. I feel privledged every time I turn it on and wouldn't give it up for anything unless I got the 7700.
Take your time looking for the right machine. You may even find the 6600 used at dealers and if you do, grab it. You won't be dissappointed with that machine either. Kenmore attachments fit the Janomes and so do some of the universal attachments and bobbins. No dealer will tell you that, but mine did. Also, if you have a good dealer who is willing to help you learn about the machine you buy, then you can expect good, honest repair service from them as well. Many dealers are just there for the sales and don't accommodate the buyer for anything else. If you are in the Lake City Florida area, check out Fabric Art Shop. The girls there will assist you with pleasure. They will also repair on site. That's where I got my machine and they are very nice.
#152
I agree with the Babylock espire, love love love it, or the Brother QC-1000 which is brothers model of the espire but you get the my custom stitch feature that isn't on the espire and it a little cheaper than the espire
#153
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Gainesville, Florida
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I was wondering about a free arm on Janome 6600. It doesn't look like it has one. I'm no sure it would keep me from buying it but it is a small consideration. I'm in Gainesville not far from Lake City. There is a dealer there whose wife owns the 6600 and she is going to bring it in the store for me to try. Thanks for the input.
#154
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota
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I all ready spent my money....bought a Babylock Symphony and I love it!
I have a Babylock Elegante 2 that I was using for quilting and embroidering, but I wanted to do both at the same time.
Now I can embroidery and quilt, I just pivot on my chair and change my threads for the embroidery project and back to my quilt project!
Really love my machines.
Bev
I have a Babylock Elegante 2 that I was using for quilting and embroidering, but I wanted to do both at the same time.
Now I can embroidery and quilt, I just pivot on my chair and change my threads for the embroidery project and back to my quilt project!
Really love my machines.
Bev
#156
I have three Janome's and I love then all they are sturdy machines do not have plastic parts easy to run and do everything I could possibly want. I fell for mine the minute I sat down to try them out.
#158
I am about to quilt my queen on the 7700 any tips??? I am a bit nervous about ruining my quilt...I do not want to do the stitch in the ditch. Think the free motion...
Originally Posted by IT_Nana
I recently purchased a Janome Horizon 7700. It's new so they aren't discounting the price yet, and I paid 2999.00. I just quilted a queen size quilt in no time at all. The 11" throat makes it a breeze. It also has more decorative stitches than I'll ever use and it also does small letters in 3 different fonts. it came with 17 different feet, but I've only used the walking foot which trugged across my thick batting without a cough or a wrinkle. I still have much to learn about it but so far I love it. Definitely check this one out before you buy.
#159
Mine was 2,400...with a ton of extras....what is hard is only a few dealers around so its hard to shop around unless you like driving...My husband bought it and he really, really liked the dealer/shop...he is not a shopper but he really liked this shop.
Originally Posted by jacqstash
Janome Horizon - $3000 - lots of great features for quilting
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