Janome mini sewing machine
03-01-2010, 12:09 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by littlehud
My DGD had the Janome Sew Mini. It was great for her. Not to fast and easy to handle. She asked for a bigger machine for Christmas this year and loves her full size Janome. (She is only 6 and has been eying the long arm in the quilting shop we go too. Sigh!!!)
He said, "Maybe we ought to be careful, or we'll create something we can't afford."
03-01-2010, 04:29 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by lisalovesquilting
Originally Posted by thequilterslink
i have a janome gem sewing machine and i love it, nice light weight, runs good.
03-01-2010, 05:49 PM
#23
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I recently bought a Janome Silver from Kens Sewing Center; so far, sew good (spelling intentional). ;)
The Silver is retired; same features as the basic Gold model. This is a mechanical machine rather than computerized; I think the Platinum is computerized.
As it isn't my "main machine," I didn't need a lot of features, fancy stitches, etc. What I was looking for was a machine that was easily transported (my Bernina, which I love, is 25 lbs. and is inserted in a table) and pieced well. I definitely feel I got what I needed with the Silver Gem.
The Silver is retired; same features as the basic Gold model. This is a mechanical machine rather than computerized; I think the Platinum is computerized.
As it isn't my "main machine," I didn't need a lot of features, fancy stitches, etc. What I was looking for was a machine that was easily transported (my Bernina, which I love, is 25 lbs. and is inserted in a table) and pieced well. I definitely feel I got what I needed with the Silver Gem.
03-02-2010, 03:25 PM
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I have a Janome Jem Gold. Nice compact machine.
Pros: Very light weight...only 12 lbs, which was a plus for portability purposes (especially when you have tons of other quilting gadgets you need to carry at the same time!). This machine doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but has a variety of stitches for basic sewing and quilting, and it also came with a "quilters kit" a variety of feet: walking, darning, 1/4" quilt and a few others as well as a soft cover. Its a nice little machine for piecing and small/medium size projects.
Cons: The internal light is not that strong, so an extra lighting source is needed. The foot pedal for me is a bit narrow and sometimes slips on carpeting, but if you put a non-skid gripper mat underneath or have it on a non slip surface it is fine. The power cord is not that long, so having it close to a power source is needed.
Good luck in your search!
Pros: Very light weight...only 12 lbs, which was a plus for portability purposes (especially when you have tons of other quilting gadgets you need to carry at the same time!). This machine doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but has a variety of stitches for basic sewing and quilting, and it also came with a "quilters kit" a variety of feet: walking, darning, 1/4" quilt and a few others as well as a soft cover. Its a nice little machine for piecing and small/medium size projects.
Cons: The internal light is not that strong, so an extra lighting source is needed. The foot pedal for me is a bit narrow and sometimes slips on carpeting, but if you put a non-skid gripper mat underneath or have it on a non slip surface it is fine. The power cord is not that long, so having it close to a power source is needed.
Good luck in your search!
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