Bibliogirl

I am going to buy a new sewing machine. I have been looking around at different brands but cannot decide which to buy. I am a quilter and I sew other items such as stuffed dolls and animals, potholders, and decorated things. My current machine does not have any fancy stitches and this is what I want in a new machine, along with ease of sewing and ability to machine quilt. I'd like a long throat but machines with this feature seem very expensive. I will pay up to $1500 for a machine. Any suggestions as to brand and model??

Thanks ever so much for your advice.

TnBecky

My sweet husband bought me a Janome 6600P Memory Craft about 5 months ago & I LOVE it. It has a 9" inch throat & oh so many stitches & features. Go & try out different machines in your price range & find the one that has everything you what & need.

DogHouseMom

I second the recommendation of the Janome 6600. I also second the recommendation to go and try every machine you can possibly get your hands on.

Judi in Ohio

Be sure and look at Juki's. I've owned every brand, Juki has the strongest motor, best stitch, dependable. Love them.

Misty's Mom

I have a janome 8900. Even though I paid more than $1500, with the new ones out the price might have come down considerably. Also, consider getting one after the quilt shows. I got my embroidery machine as a show machine for considerably less than one in the store.

nhweaver

Check out the Viking Husqvarna 875Q, it has a 10" throat and all the bells and whistles. See if your store has floor models. PM me if you like the 875Q. Also try the Pfaff 4.0 Quilt Expressions, great machine. 10" throat. Then try the Janome, and make sure you try all the tye off and cut features, auto foot lift after the tying off,. I don't remember if the Janome had it.

BellaBoo

Most of the newest machines with all the features will cost more then $1500. I would buy two machines. A straight stitch machine like the Brother 1500. It has a big throat space. It cost about $600. And I would buy a machine with decorative stitches and extra features. There are many nice machines for $800 or less. Two machines are better the one!

DonnaPBradshaw

I have a janome 6500 which is an older model than a 6600, but I still love it. The throat is large and has all the features of a quilter would ever want! I had always wanted a Bernina but now I'm very satisfied and would not pay the high price for their machines.

rmb282

My wonderful DH just about me a Janome 6600P also. I love it. I haven't gotten a lot of free time to use it but what I have done so far has been simple to use and a great heavy duty machine. I would highly recommend trying one out. It is within your price range. I love all the different features (which I have never had before) like the thread cutter, built in walking foot for quilting, and all the different stitches including letters and numbers.

alleyoop1

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.