brushandthimble

nest to Bernia, I have been told by a guy who fixed machines for 20 plus years, Janome is the best. I recommend the 6600. You will get a different from everyone. And no I don't have a 6600, just an Elna Quilters Dream (MY love), a babylock quesst plus, brother 1500, HQ 16 and my newest machine FW 221.

Good luck:)

DesiG

I use both my singer 301 and my Bernina 430 for FMQ (very happy with my Bernie), and I have a 221 for piecing, but I have not used that much since I got the 301.

LaurieE

No sewing machine is made in its home country any more. Viking and Bernina are made in Thailand with one Bernina model made in China. Singer is made in Brazil and China, Janome is made in both Thailand and Taiwan. Not sure about Pfaff. Chances are it's also in Thailand.

In regards to the SVP merger. That happened back in the beginning of 2010 and that's when Singer, Viking & Pfaff became 1 company. As far as I'm concerned, that's no different than K-Mart buying Sears and each keeping their brand names.

Candace

I completely disagree with your statement about the merging of the 3 companies. I think it's very important and is not a benefit to the Pfaff or Viking name at all... And the TOL Berninas are not made in Asia.

bmarchwick

I tried various brands of machines over the years I have been sewing and quilting. I think I have found the best machines for my needs. My main machine for quilting and sewing at home is a Bernina 440. I must add that I also have a Janome Gem Platinum that I use when I go to quilt classes, guild meetings, retreats, etc. It sews great and is much easier to cart around. They are both great machines.

kingspb

I have the Janome Horizon and I love it! I bought it for the 11 inches of workspace and basically use it just for FMQ. I have a Janome 4623 LE Plus that I use for all my quilt top piceing and any other sewing I do.

jdiane318

Ditto, here also. I love Janome, have switched completely over to Janome. Am currently looking at the new Janome 6300, has a lot of bang for the buck. Having a 6600P, why move up to the Horizon 7700 for two more inches. I love the thread cutter, has a great blanket stitch. Very user friendly. I even have a serger that works great, too. My 350e, is a nice plus, I make my own labels and those for friends, too.

patchsamkim

I have a Berning 1230...have had it for 20 years...still love sewing on it...a few years ago I got a Brother machine for quilting...has a larger area for quilt...and it sews very fast...I use it for piecing sometimes, but still prefer my Bernina for that.

cjtinkle

The 830 is my everyday machine, I do all my creative sewing on it, general sewing, garment sewing, and lots of machine embroidery. This machine is like gourmet chocolate!

The 630 I use for sewing groups, as a backup machine, small embroidery projects, and often just for the sheer joy of sewing on it. Of all the machines I currently own and have ever owned, this one is the most reliable, rock solid machine. I will NEVER part with it. I used to do all my piecing on it, but when I went into business, bought the Juki... I don't want to wear my 630 out with all the non stop quilts I make.

keesha_ont

Have two Janome's - bought the second one - 6600 because it had the needle down function. It is a workhorse and very user friendly. Last year purchased Pfaff Grand QUilter with frame in order to save time quilting my quilts.