Thread: Bernina or Janome?

I've done many search attempts and found one great post on Berninas--but can't find anything on Janomes.

My Babylock Quest is in the shop and I've lost trust in it, so am looking for a new machine. The Bernina has this BSR--stitch regulator that even works for free motion quilting and after what my BL has put me though over the years--that is looking like the biggest selling point to me.

In reading about Janomes--which I like the look of better--but that can't come into play ;-) I don't see anything about stitch regulators. Janome lovers care to comment?

Bernina owners love their machines and except for the 700 series, they seem to be amazing. Are Janomes as amazing? I need a machine that doesn't skip stitches or have tension issues.

Looking at Bernina 380, 530, or 550QE or Janome Memory Craft 6300P--the price difference is $100s, but if a Bernina really will keep quilting joyful--I'm willing to pay.

This won't really answer your question. I have the Bernina 440QE since 2008. Absolutely love it. Keep it serviced every year. Also have the Janome Gold, which is a smaller inexpensive machine so no comparison to the Memory Craft. Have had 3 Berninas and wouldn't trade them for anything but a new Bernina. Well worth the extra dollars IMHO.

Thanks--both good machines. The one feature that may make me lean Janome way is the bigger harp, or throat. I like space there. The Janomes have it--but to get it on a Bernina I'd have to spend $1000s more.

I have had Bernina in the past with no problems. Switched to Janome 5 yrs ago and love it! I now have Janome Horizon 12000 see and embroidery machine and glad I spent the extra $$ for it. Go to Janine.com and locate a Janine dealer near you . Best wishes!

That darned word finder thing!! A/V Janome.com, not Janine.com!😕😃

I own Bernina machines -- wouldn't go to another brand. I know Janome owners who feel the same way -- it all comes down to what YOU want and what YOU want to spend.

Originally Posted by Nammie to 7

I own Bernina machines -- wouldn't go to another brand. I know Janome owners who feel the same way -- it all comes down to what YOU want and what YOU want to spend.

I can only speak for Bernina's, haven't owned a Janome. I own an older (930) Bernina, and love it, I purchased it new in 1985 and have never had a problem with it. I wouldn't trade it even for a new Bernina. I sometimes think I would like a new fancier machine, but then I would have to pay big big bucks because would definitely go with a Bernina. I usually piece on my FW's. and finish my quilts on my Bernina. Janome owners probably feel the same about their machines. I think it is just whatever you want or can afford. I suggest you should go to a dealer for both and test sew on each. We all have our own personal preference just like in cars.

I have a Janome with a big throat and wouldn't trade it in for a Bernina with a small throat! I love my Janome!