Nice quilting machine?

Reply Subscribe

Page 2 of 2

Thread Tools

06-10-2011, 05:33 AM

#11

wannaquilt1

Senior Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Tennessee

Posts: 751

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebraK

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannaquilt1

thanks so much! I love those machines that's just what i was looking for. I didn't know I could get a machine like that for $700!!! I am thinking it's between the brother 1500S and Janome 1600P. The only thing the Brother has over Janome is the walking foot and free motion feet are included. Would that make you decide one over the other? Is the Janome a better machine?

The Janome 6600 has these and more.

I think the 6600 would be perfect since it's a sewing machine and quilter but it's like $2000 right? the others are around $600

06-10-2011, 06:46 AM

#12

pocoellie

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Alturas, CA

Posts: 9,393

I have a Elna Quilter's Dream, it's a few years old but I got it used from a dealer, which is the first place I would go, they may have a higher end machine that was traded in and test drive what you think you want. It has a 9 or 10 inch throat. I definitely WOULD NOT buy a new Singer, an old one yes. There are some reasonably priced "long arm" machines like the Bailey and when I have room and money, I'll be getting a Bailey.

06-10-2011, 07:00 AM

#13

Quiltmaniac2010

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Posts: 962

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannaquilt1

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebraK

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannaquilt1

The Janome 6600 has these and more.

I think the 6600 would be perfect since it's a sewing machine and quilter but it's like $2000 right? the others are around $600

Check out a Janome dealer in your area. You may be able to get a really good deal on a 6600 or a 6500 as a lot of people are trading them in on the Horizon. I have a Horizon and absolutely love it (it has an 11 inch throat) but they are very expensive - $2500 to $3000.

06-10-2011, 07:11 AM

#14

DebraK

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: West Coast

Posts: 9,267

I paid $1500 for my Janome 6600 several years ago. I think they are less than that now. Definitely check out a dealer for a good deal.

06-10-2011, 07:20 AM

#15

Zhillslady

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 887

I have a Juki TL98-Q which came with the walking foot, 1/4 foot, 2 FMQ feet and bobbins. I have FMQ'd about 30-40 quilts on it and love it. Was originally $899 but I think on ebay they are reduced now as the Juki 2000Q came out recently. I can't rave enough about my machine. I sew daily after work and FMQ at least 1 quilt a week for someone. I did 4 this week. Never lets me down. In fact I just ordered a new frame and 2000Q combo.

Vicky
victoriasquilts.blogspot.com

06-10-2011, 07:51 AM

#16

AZTeri

Junior Member

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Tucson, AZ

Posts: 238

Hum, I typed up a post but it didn't post. I suspect it's due to the service here. Anyhow, I am bookmarking this conversation because it address exactly what I am looking for :) Next year, when I can get a new machine, I'll know what to look for. Thank you so much quilters :)

06-10-2011, 09:24 AM

#17

sewcrafty

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: New Hampshire

Posts: 3,877

I got my 6600 for just over a $1,000. You might be able to find a really nice used one for under that.

06-10-2011, 09:45 AM

#18

Maggiemay

Super Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: NE Ohio

Posts: 1,541

My best advise is to test drive a few machines in your budget & let the dealers know what you are looking for- you may be able to get more machine for your $ with a used one. I don't know anything about Brother machines so can't help you there but I do love my Janome 1600P. Maybe someone on this board has the Brother you are looking at & can give you some info.