Janome or Juki, need opinions
#13
I've had my Juki 2010Q for a bit over a year. In that time, I've put together about 40 tops, and not been unhappy with it's performance. I've not done any FMQ on it as I have a LA for quilting. Love it for putting on machine bindings, I no longer pin anything.
I thought I would not like the needle down, but it turns out to be a non-issue. When I chain stitch, it's better to stop down, and when I don't, I usually use the thread cutter and that brings the needle up. Not a problem to push the needle up the few times I need it up and not cut the thread.
The knee lift for the presser foot is the main reason I bought a new machine. Would not want a machine for peicing that did not have that function.
I put extra lights on mine and a clear marked plastic over the bed. The one thing that bothered me was that sometimes seams would catch on the edge of the throat plate, and now that never happens. I have it cut so it does not interfere with changing bobbins, and I can easily untape it from the machine and remove the extension bed for servicing. It stays taped to the bed, so it's in the correct position when I put it back.
Love, love, love the machine!
I thought I would not like the needle down, but it turns out to be a non-issue. When I chain stitch, it's better to stop down, and when I don't, I usually use the thread cutter and that brings the needle up. Not a problem to push the needle up the few times I need it up and not cut the thread.
The knee lift for the presser foot is the main reason I bought a new machine. Would not want a machine for peicing that did not have that function.
I put extra lights on mine and a clear marked plastic over the bed. The one thing that bothered me was that sometimes seams would catch on the edge of the throat plate, and now that never happens. I have it cut so it does not interfere with changing bobbins, and I can easily untape it from the machine and remove the extension bed for servicing. It stays taped to the bed, so it's in the correct position when I put it back.
Love, love, love the machine!
#14
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 548
Another Juki 2010 owner here, love my machine! She's sturdy and heavy and eats bag layers for breakfast! the walking foot that comes with her sucks though, I ended up buying a Janome high shank walking foot. I never thought I'd use the speed control but I love it for FMQ. Brother 1500 is a metal straight stitcher and it's a bit cheaper, it's an excellent machine too. I think Janome and Singer also make metal straight stitchers. I went with the Juki cause I've had a Juki serger for a decade and its never given me any trouble.
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Va.
Posts: 5,753
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#17
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Posts: 94
I had the Juki 98TL for years and loved it. But I thought I had too many machines (ahem) so I gave the 98TL to my daughter, who loves it. Even though I have a number of machines, I missed the simplicity and power of the Juki, so several months ago I bought a Juki 2000Qi. It's love all over again! I think I'll hang on to it. I used it this week on a church project where we were sewing several layers of plastic tarp material and the Juki handled it like a pro!
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Gaylord, MN
Posts: 4,024
If you plan to do FMQ down the road, go with a machine that has a larger throat (harp area). I have a Janome 6600P with a larger throat area and love it. I have never sewn on a Juki so can't compare with my Janome. My advice try each one at a dealer and see what feels best to you. Good luck.
#20
If you plan to do FMQ down the road, go with a machine that has a larger throat (harp area). I have a Janome 6600P with a larger throat area and love it. I have never sewn on a Juki so can't compare with my Janome. My advice try each one at a dealer and see what feels best to you. Good luck.
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