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Old 01-20-2013, 07:34 AM
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So I decided the other day that I may as well clean since my machine died...and the next day I went to the sewing machine store. All I wanted was a machine with a 9" throat that also did a zig zag stitch. I realize that it would come with more stitches than just the zig zag, but those were my two main desires. My old machine was the Singer Confidence Quilter, a lower end machine, but still the most expensive ($300) machine I had purchased to date.

So anyway, I go into the store and start talking about the Janome 6300. They would have to order it, which was fine I guess, but I asked if there was a model that I could play with and check out first. Sure, we have this Janome Memory Craft 8200QC here, I can show you on this what the 6300 is capable of. Gee, thanks, show me the upgrade at almost twice the price, with an 11" throat....and I really must say, she sews like a dream and looks GREAT in my sewing room!!!!! Yes, I came home that day with the 8200 along with an extension table that I traded my old machine for. Monday I will go and give them the rest of the accessories for the old machine and schedule my training class for the 8200.

I only wish we weren't going to a football party this afternoon after church so I could stay home and play with her! Happy days for me!

Oh, her name is Linda for now. Long story not worth repeating in polite company.
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:38 AM
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I think you will love your Janome. I don't have the 8200QC but Janome is a good machine.
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:41 AM
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Very happy for you. Can't wait to see all the pretties you will be sharing!
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:45 AM
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So I decided the other day that I may as well clean since my machine died...and the next day I went to the sewing machine store. All I wanted was a machine with a 9" throat that also did a zig zag stitch. I realize that it would come with more stitches than just the zig zag, but those were my two main desires. My old machine was the Singer Confidence Quilter, a lower end machine, but still the most expensive ($300) machine I had purchased to date.
So anyway, I go into the store and start talking about the Janome 6300. They would have to order it, which was fine I guess, but I asked if there was a model that I could play with and check out first. Sure, we have this Janome Memory Craft 8200QC here, I can show you on this what the 6300 is capable of. Gee, thanks, show me the upgrade at almost twice the price, with an 11" throat....and I really must say, she sews like a dream and looks GREAT in my sewing room!!!!! Yes, I came home that day with the 8200 along with an extension table that I traded my old machine for. Monday I will go and give them the rest of the accessories for the old machine and schedule my training class for the 8200.

I only wish we weren't going to a football party this afternoon after church so I could stay home and play with her! Happy days for me!

Oh, her name is Linda for now. Long story not worth repeating in polite company.
I'll bet I figured out why you called her Linda, realizing you're from TX! Ha ha!
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:48 AM
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congrats on Linda! but why that name? (now i am curious!!!)
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Old 01-20-2013, 07:49 AM
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Oh congrats, glad it al worked out!!!!!!
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Old 01-20-2013, 08:03 AM
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Good for you. I did something similar when I went to the sewing machine shop to buy a Brother emb/sewing machine. I intended to buy one specific machine, but came home with the upgraded model. I'm very glad I did!
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Congratulations!
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congrats on your new machine!
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Old 01-20-2013, 08:53 AM
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Congrats!!! Now please tell us why the name Linda??? Pretty please?
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