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fayzer 12-08-2012 03:53 PM

Anyone have A Janome 160P DBX
 
I have found Janome 160P DBX for $250. Do you love your machine and why? Trying to decide if I want this or not. It is straight stitch only. Do you like the way it quilts?

Krisb 12-08-2012 08:37 PM

I have a 1600P--older model and love it. The thread cutter seems like an unnecessary addom, but it sure it great when you get used to it. Quite a few people put it on a frame, but mine is on a table. It quilts very nicely, and the speed is hard to beat. Does the machine you are looking at include any of the accessories?

ayellowrose 12-08-2012 08:42 PM

I also have the 1600 P on a Handiquilter frame and love it. I keep thinking I'll use it for piecing but haven't yet.

Maggiemay 12-08-2012 09:51 PM

I have a 1600p & I love it. It's not on a frame, is a single stitch & a real workhorse. $250 sounds like a decent price depending on the condition.

Joset 12-09-2012 05:16 AM

I also have a 1600p on the frame and it is really
a nice machine. l really like it. hasnt let me down yet.

fayzer 12-09-2012 07:50 AM

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Here is the picture with the accessories. I'm not sure what the 3 feet/attachments are on the left.[ATTACH=CONFIG]381080[/ATTACH]

fayzer 12-09-2012 05:19 PM

Thanks everyone. I am still undecided. Going to look at the machine and try it out on Tuesday. I hope it will work really good for me.

DeneK 12-09-2012 07:57 PM

I have a 1600P and I love mine too. It is my favorite machine to use for piecing and I also use it on my Handiquilter frame. It is a great machine!

TexasGurl 12-10-2012 08:24 AM

I have the Viking MegaQuilter. It is the exact same machine as the Janome 1600P, Janome makes it and also made the Pfaff GrandQuilter. They just put different facades on them. I've had mine about 5 years, never had a problem. I don't have a frame but it's been great for basic mq and heavy duty sewing.

fayzer 12-10-2012 11:48 AM

Thanks so much for the feedback. Going tomorrow. Wish me luck!

knlsmith 12-10-2012 12:21 PM

I have the last one that came out, Janome 1600 P-QC. L.O.V.E. it! I wouldn't trade it for the world.

The attachment with the spring is the quilting/free motion/ darning foot. The T shaped thing with the screw is a gauge for seam width (very handy.)

Oh and the plate cover can be used with the free motion foot to cover the feed dogs, but I have never found it really nessecary to cover them. Kind of like prewashing or not prewashing fabric...


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