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09-25-2017, 03:03 PM
#11
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Location: Spring, Texas now but originally from Bayou Blue (Houma) Louisiana
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Well I did not wind up with any of those. I jumped the gun and bought a Janome 1600P. It is awesome. Quiet and really really fast. The only issue I have is when I want to quilt I have to change the whole plate. The feed dogs do not lower. You put another plate that is thicker. The walking foot is very quite also. And it has 2 lights on it. But I do wish I had actually tried the Juki. lol I got caught up in the sales pitch. lol But I do have to say. They wanted $999 and I got it for $699. I have to go back tomorrow and pick up the knee lifter because it was not with it. So maybe I will just try that Juki.
09-25-2017, 03:53 PM
#12
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Location: Florida
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I have the PQ-1500SL, purchased from Amazon. I have not used the other models you listed. I am so happy with this model! That being said, my understanding is that all of these models are quite similar so depending on what features you're looking for, you're likely to be very happy with whatever model you choose. I also own another Brother (the CS-6000i - which for anyone looking for an affordable beginner/take to classes machine, i love this little guy!) so the power cords/pedals/misc accessories are interchangeable. The deciding factors for me were:
1) Price: The 1500 was definitely more in my budget range, so the TL-2010 was a tough sell for me right off the bat.
2) Accessories: The 1500 comes with everything I use regularly: walking foot, free motion foot, 1/4" foot, knee lift, large tabletop add on table, thread cutter, needle down (though not a button for needle up - you have to crank it manually)
3) Harp space: I haven't read the exact specs on the other models, but the 1500 is plenty large enough to do basic FMQ (I've done up to queen size). I assume all the models are roughly similar.
4) Adjustable feed dogs: I like this feature. I don't know how often you sew some other fabrics (faux fur, interior decorating fabrics, clothing fabrics, etc.) but I found it to be a lot more helpful than I was expecting. I also like the pin-feed feature, I'm not sure if the other models you list have that.
5) Speed control: I don't really miss it. I find the foot pedal is plenty responsive.
I have no regrets! Whatever you choose I'm sure you'll be thrilled, they all sound like great models.
1) Price: The 1500 was definitely more in my budget range, so the TL-2010 was a tough sell for me right off the bat.
2) Accessories: The 1500 comes with everything I use regularly: walking foot, free motion foot, 1/4" foot, knee lift, large tabletop add on table, thread cutter, needle down (though not a button for needle up - you have to crank it manually)
3) Harp space: I haven't read the exact specs on the other models, but the 1500 is plenty large enough to do basic FMQ (I've done up to queen size). I assume all the models are roughly similar.
4) Adjustable feed dogs: I like this feature. I don't know how often you sew some other fabrics (faux fur, interior decorating fabrics, clothing fabrics, etc.) but I found it to be a lot more helpful than I was expecting. I also like the pin-feed feature, I'm not sure if the other models you list have that.
5) Speed control: I don't really miss it. I find the foot pedal is plenty responsive.
I have no regrets! Whatever you choose I'm sure you'll be thrilled, they all sound like great models.
#4: the different feed dog heights do make a differenct. The first one is feed dog down-FMQ. The second is for straight stitching with the pin feed (Juki does not have this) which makes a difference in that the machine doesn't push the top fabric, you won't need the walking foot. The third and forth settings I use with the walking foot when quilting straight lines or adding binding. If the walking foot is making a lot of noise, try putting oil on it (it's metal against metal) and moving the feed dog setting to 3 or 4.
On the front of the machine near the top left is a window for setting the amount of pressure on the pressure foot. The adjustment nob is on the top of the machine head. It's color coded to match the feed dog setting. The thicker the batting/sandwich, the higher the pressure foot should be.
It has a semi-industrial motor, so that baby can zoom-zoom.
09-26-2017, 03:25 AM
#14
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Cobourg ON Canada / Ft. Myers FL
Posts: 149
I have the juki 2010 and love love love it. Not too noisy, a real workhorse machine, easy to clean. Sometimes I have to just sit back and admire the beautiful straight stitch, so even and straight - only another quilter can understand how soothing that is LOL.
09-27-2017, 08:58 AM
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 185
I also have the Juki 2010 and love it. No one mentioned the option of getting the larger free motion extension table that comes with an additional foot and the capability to set the machine like a sit-down machine (where the narrow end of the machine faces you). I love it. It does need oiling and you have to unscrew the thread plate, but it seems worth it to be getting all the features that make it a wonderful machine. I use it for both piecing and quilting.
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