mac

So you have trouble with free motion quilting? I was hoping with the accufeed it was going to be helpful for that. But, come to think of it, I guess that is a whole different ball of wax.

mac

Apparently he had a power cord that worked. I did find that interesting, since he didn't have any knowledge of sewing machines.

I did look at his rating, which was 100% and I did look at his other items that he was selling. None of them were sewing machines. I asked him (after I bought it) how he came about the machine and he said that he got it in one of those 'storage' bids.

lindaschipper

I bought the Janome 6500 a little over a month ago from Sewing Machines Plus and paid a little over $1400 so I would say you got a good deal. Having another Janome I have dual attachments now in case I ever loose or break one. Having said that I would say you got a bargain on the 6600. Wonder why the foot pedal wasn't with the machine??

mac

[QUOTE=Kris P;7623738]I think you got a GREAT deal! The 6600 has an on/off button, so I never, ever use my foot pedal. I only dig it out when my 12 year old daughter uses it. Purchasing all the feet that it normally comes with could be speedy, but when I consider which feet I use, I'd only purchase the open toe accufeed foot, 1/4" foot with metal edge, zipper foot, standard foot and open embroidery foot, oh, and the fmq foot... You'll still come out ahead. I regularly see 6600 machines on craigslist for anywhere from $800

That is really good to know which feet that you usually use. Thanks.

feffertim

I think you got a bargain. It was an expensive machine not to long ago. I love mine, it has a lot of really good features, and sews beautifully. I would have it serviced and then it will last you for years

Jingle

I don't have one. I have read on here that a lot of people have one and how nice they are to sew on.
Fix it up and use it. From what others have said, you should be happy with it.

tlpa

I think I had a Bernina or Janome with a power cord was very common. I actually think I had a boom box or stereo or some such thing that took the same cord, so this is probably what was used to test it.
I know someone with this machine, bought it new when they first came out for $1200 (I actually think they cost more now). Never any problems with it and just loves it, so if it works I think you got a great deal.

meanmom

Assuming the machine works my Janome 6600 is my favorite machine. I have a fancier Janome but I like the 6600 better. Hope it works out for you.

learningtoquilt

I just looked on ebay...there are two bids on a Janome 6600...current bid $876.00. The bid could go higher. I'd say you got a good deal.

QuiltE

Don't fret about FMQing with the 6600!!
..... until I had my 6600, I thought FMQing was absolutely impossible.
THE 6600 is what got me hooked on FMQing.

FYI the Accufeed is not for your FMQing. However, the Accufeed is a great asset when doing straight/line quilting.

For FMQing, there is a special set of feet and a blue dot bobbin case that you can buy that really help make a difference.

Like many have already said ... the 6600 is a true workhorse and I can't say enough good about this machine. Hopefully, before long you will be saying many of the same positive comments about your new machine.