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#2
I don’t have either of those models but have had my 6600 since 2010 and then purchased the 8900 about two years ago. I love both of my Janome machines and have never had any trouble with them. Good luck on making your decision.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 61
I have a 9400 (traded up from 8900-when the 9400 came out). Love it, especially the HP needle plate and foot....stitch with that is perfect....the machine is quiet, the pull-out light is very helpful for these old eyes. I do not like the Accufeed Flex system....I have the 6600 and prefer the walking foot on that. The quarter inch foot that comes with the machine is not as accurate as the one I purchased, the Janome clear view quarter inch foot.....All in all, though I am happy with the machine.
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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Does anyone ever use all the stitches on the new machines? I use maybe five other then straight stitch. It frustrates me to have to get hundreds of stitches to get the other features I want on a machine. I wish there was an option to have a machine customized to suit the sewer.
#6
have you taken time to sit down and sew on them? Your opinion is the only one that matters. Take your own fabric and sew something you'd be doing in real life.
that said I had the 6600 and loved it but it has a small throat space.
I have the 8900 now, rewarded myself for a huge life project. Love it but have been kicking myself royally ever since. I only do patchwork now and all the extras probably cost me a thousand dollars. Think Sharyn Think
that said I had the 6600 and loved it but it has a small throat space.
I have the 8900 now, rewarded myself for a huge life project. Love it but have been kicking myself royally ever since. I only do patchwork now and all the extras probably cost me a thousand dollars. Think Sharyn Think
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11
I had a Janome 6600 and liked it. Got a Janome 6700 and like it. I like the 6700 for the programed in 1/4 in stitch width, by pushing a button, and smaller stitch length. Find the one that works for you. The 6700 has several free motion feet.
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