Well, I still want to go and look at a few more models but I saw a few yesterday and I really like the Janome 6600. I have had my Janome for a few years now and have never had a problem with it, other than this last event, but I honestly think that is my inexperience (being the first time I free motion quilted anything) not the machine!
My Mother also has a Janome 6500 and she has never had any problems with hers either. Which she uses with her Grace and it works beautifully.
What I really love is that it has a long neck area so I can quilt larger quilts and even use it on a grace if I decide to get one at some point. It also has tons of features, you can see the very long list here. It also has very good reviews. All the quilt stores I have called said they sell very quickly, when they get one in it is usually gone within the week.
I still want to keep looking at other models so I will be looking at a few more this weekend, but the hubby said we can go and look at the Janome this weekend.
I will be keeping my other Janome if I do get a new machine because this one weighs a beastly 24lbs! Plus mine will be for my Sweet Allie Kat when she is ready to learn to quilt like her mother, grandmother and great grandmother!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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I think you would love the 6600! I've had mine for almost 4 years and I absolutely love it. It's got power to go through seams, great lighting, thread cutter, and lots of stitches. My favorite feature is the built in walking foot. It makes such a huge difference. I've used it both as my regular machine as well as a quilting machine on a frame and it does both without fail. I highly recommend this machine, especially since you are just starting to get into quilting. This was my 2nd machine purchase and I love it and I couldn't ask for a better machine for quilting.
I love, love, LOVE my 6600! I used to use mine on my Gracie frame as well. I've since upgraded for that but man, i love my 6600!
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