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08-25-2013, 10:58 AM

mountainmary

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Hi there from Leavenworth, WA!

I have recently semi-retired and now finally have time to return to my sewing passion! I have sewn my entire life and for years have been piecing on my 40-year old Riccar (which I have loved) and hand quilting my quilts. The hand-quilting is beautiful but so time consuming. I started one quilt to go in my new house that we were building and I finished it 8-years later when we sold the house

I now want to begin machine-quilting and have decided to purchase a new machine. I am in sticker shock, oh my, but after visiting a local dealer, I am feeling drawn to a Janome 8900. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

08-25-2013, 11:00 AM

Misty's Mom

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Hello and welcome from Texas

08-25-2013, 11:34 AM

SumikoKeel

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Hello and welcome

08-25-2013, 11:47 AM

SueDor

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Hi from Ohio!

08-25-2013, 12:38 PM

ann clare

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Welcome from Ireland.

08-25-2013, 12:40 PM

Neesie

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Howdy and welcome, from another Texan!

08-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Thumbelina

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Hi Mary, welcome from NE Ohio. I bought the 8900 last month and absolutely love love love it. Good luck shopping for a new machine.

08-25-2013, 04:26 PM

SewExtremeSeams

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I love Leavenworth. It is where I met my DH for the first time. Welcome and hope you enjoy being here. I don't know about Janomes but if I were upgrading I would lean towards a Juki. But, I would recommend being patient and looking on craigslist for a good used machine. Especially since you are so near the Seattle area.

08-25-2013, 04:37 PM

Emma S

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Welcome from Oregon. Really don't have any advice about the machine, I piece and FM on a Brother 1500S. We all grow to love the machines we have, whatever you decide, have fun.