What sewing machine to buy?
10-09-2013, 06:48 AM
#12
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You will get many answers to your question - each expressing their fondness for their machine. The best advice I can give is to all the sewing machine dealers in your area and try out their machines and find out what services and classes they offer. Then buy the machine that best fits your needs, your pocketbook and your heart.
10-09-2013, 06:57 AM
#13
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My daughter bought me a Janome 6600P. The person who sold it to me raved about it and wanted one for herself. It has been wonderful. Sometimes floor models go on sale. I would check with my local Janome dealer. I think you will be very happy.
10-09-2013, 07:13 AM
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I have a simple little Brother SQ9000, that my husband bought me three years ago. It has 80 stitches, walking foot, and all the other neat things we love, for only $199 before taxes. You could use the leftover $$ for more fabric. lol
10-09-2013, 07:20 AM
#15
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Check out Juki. You get more machine for less money. I know many quilters are in love with their Janomes but my Janome 6500 was absolutely awful. You need to find a machine that will match what you want to do.
10-09-2013, 07:20 AM
#16
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You will get many answers to your question - each expressing their fondness for their machine. The best advice I can give is to all the sewing machine dealers in your area and try out their machines and find out what services and classes they offer. Then buy the machine that best fits your needs, your pocketbook and your heart.
10-09-2013, 07:41 PM
#17
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Location: Vancouver, WA
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Let me third the Juki recommendation. I did a lot of research and found for my budget I could get a used machine like a Janome or a new Juki 2010Q.
I love love love mine. Its everything I wanted in a machine and nothing I didn't really want or need.
I love love love mine. Its everything I wanted in a machine and nothing I didn't really want or need.
10-09-2013, 08:01 PM
#18
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Location: Minnesota
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My suggestion is to go to at least 3 different dealers and try out machines. That way you can figure out what features are MUST HAVE in your price range. Consider used models as well since others are always trading up.
10-10-2013, 03:02 AM
#20
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Location: New Hampshire & Maine
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I'm a Janome girl. I own a Model 344 Ltd. Edition (an inexpensive machine - under $100) and a Janome Heart. I use my 344 just about every day and I highly recommend Janome machines.
What ever you do, test drive each machine you are interested in. I can't stress this enough. Good luck with your choice.
Anita
What ever you do, test drive each machine you are interested in. I can't stress this enough. Good luck with your choice.
Anita
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