Favorite sewing machine for quilters
07-16-2011, 09:32 AM
#91
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I guess the best advise I can give you - is try them !! and get what you can afford and what YOU like the best. e all have our favorites - reasons stated by all - but that doesn't amount to a hill of beans if you don't have a dealer locally who can do repairs - who you trust !!
07-16-2011, 09:34 AM
#92
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Originally Posted by Quilterfay
Did you know that the Kenmore is made by Janome. I love their instruction manual.
I have 3 Janome's, a Kenmore my husband bought when he was quilting and a Pfaff grandquilter.
I love Janome's great machines.
I have 3 Janome's, a Kenmore my husband bought when he was quilting and a Pfaff grandquilter.
I love Janome's great machines.
07-16-2011, 09:43 AM
#94
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Originally Posted by grannypat7925
I love my Pfaff 2056. Love the IDT (built in walking foot). The only thing it lacks is the thread cutter. Otherwise it is perfect for anything I have wanted to do.
07-16-2011, 09:47 AM
#95
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Location: N Indiana
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Originally Posted by MelodyWB
I'm currently looking also..but will tell you what I won't buy again "VIKING" 6 years ago I wanted a new machine and had always wanted a Viking..so 2,500.00 later..I took it home (Viking Lilly 555) I hate it..use my old Singer and a 200.00 Brother from Wal-mart with less issues..so there's my imput..it's just a personal opinion and I have a friend who won't buy anything but Viking..in my quilt group the Janome seems to be the favorite !! Good Luck !!
07-16-2011, 09:52 AM
#96
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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I have 2 Pfaffs,1 Janome and 1 Viking. I love my Pfaffs for the
IDT when I'm piecing quilt blocks(1222E and 2040). The Janome Jem Gold 2 is a small machine that is good for quilt classes or when I need a lightweight machine with zig zag.
The Viking Sapphire 875 is a fabulous machine, has a 10" throat space. I made a pair of denim shorts and there were no skipped stitches or straining over the thicker seams. Lots of good features. Its good for machine quilting too. It has a needle threader,thread cutter, auto presser foot lifter(no lifter lever);
makes wonderful buttonholes too.
Sharon W.
IDT when I'm piecing quilt blocks(1222E and 2040). The Janome Jem Gold 2 is a small machine that is good for quilt classes or when I need a lightweight machine with zig zag.
The Viking Sapphire 875 is a fabulous machine, has a 10" throat space. I made a pair of denim shorts and there were no skipped stitches or straining over the thicker seams. Lots of good features. Its good for machine quilting too. It has a needle threader,thread cutter, auto presser foot lifter(no lifter lever);
makes wonderful buttonholes too.
Sharon W.
07-16-2011, 10:29 AM
#98
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Location: Houston area
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Originally Posted by grandma sue
I've had a Janome 7700 Horizon for a year now and I love it! Has an 11" harp so it's easy to maneuver your quilt for quilting. Has lots of bells and whistles and does everything. Not an embroidery machine - but that's not what I wanted anyway. I've always been a Bernina girl but I fell in love with this one.
07-16-2011, 10:51 AM
#99
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mount Nebo, WV
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I purchase a Viking Sapphire two years ago and have never liked it. Just sent it for an annual cleaning and plan to sell it as soon as it returns! I recently purchased a Janome 7700 Horizon . . . . . and LOVE it! I also have a Janome Sewist 521 that I take to retreats because it is much smaller and easier to manage. Good luck! I know it is a difficult decision . . . . try different brands out, that's what helped me decide! My vote is for Janome!
07-16-2011, 01:18 PM
#100
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Location: South Gloucestershire, England
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Originally Posted by btiny36
I love love my Janome 6600P and I also have the 350E embroidery machine by Janome...Love love them both and sooooooo user friendly....
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