Mamaw322

I am looking to buy a machine to use strictly for piecing and quilting. I am thinking of a Janome 1600p. Would anyone who uses this machine care to share their opinions on this? Also was wondering about the Gracie frame to go along with it.
Thanks!

QuiltE

The 1600 is known as a true workhorse of a machine.
Nothing fancy ... it just stitches!

I had one on loan while my machine was in for repairs one time, and put a lot of miles on that machine.
I was definitely impressed and would highly recommend it, as I really put it to the test, through many layers of fabrics.

I have also met a seamstress that had the 1600 in her shop, and was so impressed, that she bought a 2nd when she needed to add an extra machine.

I assume you can lower its feed dogs, to be able to do FMQ.
If so, I think it would be a charm.

Keep in mind, that it is not the newest of machines available ... and be sure your price reflects that.

cmierley

I have a 1600 dp. The feet dogs do not go down. You just set it to 0. It is a workhorse but I find the throat is not large enough. Not sure how well it would work on the Gracie frame.

Joset

hi i have a 1600p with a gracie frame and i just love it. yes the throat isn't very big but i can do a queen on it by
adjusting the top roller. i use my strictly for long arming so i have taken out my feed dogs. it works great.