Machine Recommendations
#11
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
It seems like you want two opposing things. You want a large harp for quilting (which means a larger, not portable machine) and you want portability. If I were you I think I'd take a long look around to see if there was a space somewhere where you could permanently keep a machine on a desk and give up the portability, maybe in a basement, spare bedroom, etc. Then you could buy the machine you really need and not worry about lugging it around every time you feel creative or have some time to quilt.
#12
You would not be disappointed in a Janome 6600 MC if you had a $1000 budget. It has a 9-inch throat space and I take it to Sit & Sews and classes nearly every week. It has a library of embroidery stitches but is great for FMQ. Good luck in your decision. New machines are so much fun...
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
i don't have any knowledge of the above machines, but they all seem to have a good reputation, but one thing I would like to say is, stay away from any new or low end Singer. The tension problem on your Brother might possibly be you moving the quilt too fast and/or too slow.
#14
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Jeffersonville, In
Posts: 2,621
I love all 4 of my Brothers. If you can get to a dealer, trying out the machines is the best. And a dealer will possibly have trade ins, which can give you more bang for the buck and support if needed.
#15
You would not be disappointed in a Janome 6600 MC if you had a $1000 budget. It has a 9-inch throat space and I take it to Sit & Sews and classes nearly every week. It has a library of embroidery stitches but is great for FMQ. Good luck in your decision. New machines are so much fun...
What does it mean by "dual feed presser foot?" A walking foot?
What is an External dual feed adjuster?
What does a knee lift do? My MIL's ancient cabinet Pfaff had a knee control rather than a foot pedal and I hated it. But this isn't a cabinet model, so it can't be that.
What is a twin needle guard? I know about using twin needles on my White, but the guard part has me baffled.
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,942
Check with your Mom...tell her you were looking at machines and wondered what her budget is. Then go and test the Janomes. They have a wide variety. The 6600 is a workhorse of a machine. The accufeed is a built in walking foot, gives you more visibility than a separate walking foot. Lots of decorative stitches. There are sever Janome yahoo groups out there that can also answer questions. I have Janome 6600, Janome Skyline 7, 11000SE, 8900,and now the 15000 (embroidery/quilting) that one is top of the line. Ask your dealer for sales, show specials or gently owned and you can find great pricing.....but call your Mom first.
#17
You would not be disappointed in a Janome 6600 MC if you had a $1000 budget. It has a 9-inch throat space and I take it to Sit & Sews and classes nearly every week. It has a library of embroidery stitches but is great for FMQ. Good luck in your decision. New machines are so much fun...
It seems like you want two opposing things. You want a large harp for quilting (which means a larger, not portable machine) and you want portability. If I were you I think I'd take a long look around to see if there was a space somewhere where you could permanently keep a machine on a desk and give up the portability, maybe in a basement, spare bedroom, etc. Then you could buy the machine you really need and not worry about lugging it around every time you feel creative or have some time to quilt.
What does it mean by "dual feed presser foot?" A walking foot?
What is an External dual feed adjuster?
What does a knee lift do? My MIL's ancient cabinet Pfaff had a knee control rather than a foot pedal and I hated it. But this isn't a cabinet model, so it can't be that.
What is a twin needle guard? I know about using twin needles on my White, but the guard part has me baffled.
What is an External dual feed adjuster?
What does a knee lift do? My MIL's ancient cabinet Pfaff had a knee control rather than a foot pedal and I hated it. But this isn't a cabinet model, so it can't be that.
What is a twin needle guard? I know about using twin needles on my White, but the guard part has me baffled.
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,515
The Eversewn Hero is sewing and embroidery machine. Here is a link. http://www.eversewn.com/hero/
I read several bloggers that used this machine and no bad reviews at all. I haven't seen it in person though. The price is under $600. I would buy it from Amazon and test it out. You can return if you aren't sure about it. I will say using embroidery for quilting isn't a simple process.
For a regular non embroidery machine I would suggest the Sparrow 30.
I read several bloggers that used this machine and no bad reviews at all. I haven't seen it in person though. The price is under $600. I would buy it from Amazon and test it out. You can return if you aren't sure about it. I will say using embroidery for quilting isn't a simple process.
For a regular non embroidery machine I would suggest the Sparrow 30.
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 602
Absolutely love my new Janome Skyline 5!!!! Had a Baby Lock Quilters Choice for several years and had nothing but one problem after another with it!!!! Wouldn't give you two cents for any Baby Lock machine, but boy, oh boy, my Janome is just as nice as the Bernina I had for years and far more affordable!!!!
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