Need some "oh sew wonderful" help!!!!
#12
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: east kilbride Scotland
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I have an old Janome(New Home) memory craft 4000 which is 20 years old and I have the darning foot it came with the machine, but I can still buy replacement feet from dealer. If you want a new machine and to keep your old one as a back up and you are used ot Janome, why don't you look a the new memory craft 8900, it has an 11" harp . I have also FMQ on a cheap toyota with a fairly small harp, just a bit fiddly, try out different machines and see which one 'fits' you best.
#14
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern Indiana
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I have the Bernina with BSR also. I love it! Even beginners don't have to worry about their stitches with the BSR. It is an investment, but so worth it. All metal parts and bobbins. Best money I ever spent!!
#17
I bought the Janome 8900 this summer. It is a great machine, and has the 11 inch harp space. It is heavy, sews a beautiful stitch, has many extra feet, and has a wonderful selection of stitches. It is very easy to use. This was my first Janome. I have a Bernina, a Brother 1500, a Singer Featherweight, a White, and a BabyLock serger. I love them all. I always go to the Brother for piecing. It just sews the straight stitch, but it does a great one, and has scissors built in. I love quilting on the new Janome. It has everything to do the best quilting. I seem to only use my Bernina for embroidery. Try out as many different machines as you can. You will find one you love.
#18
What a loaded question. You will get more answers than you probably will be able to comprehend. Pages of replies more likely.
I am a dedicated Pfaff used due to arthritis in my hands. I bonded with the machine. Have had other brands and they all were very good. Just that the IDT [dual feed] is best for me.
I am a dedicated Pfaff used due to arthritis in my hands. I bonded with the machine. Have had other brands and they all were very good. Just that the IDT [dual feed] is best for me.
#20
LOL, thank you so much for ideas for things to look for, honestly just had no idea where to even start. I do have a free motion quilting foot, just have no idea where I got it. It attaches like a regular foot, but flops around a lot so catches and breaks needles...
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