Thread: Questions about top of the line machines purchased in last five years -

I started with a Janome 9000 (1995 - still have it, it runs great - was top of the line at the time)
Got a Babylock Ellageo in 2001 (top of line then - DH bought it as gift for bigger hoop embroidery)
Recently traded it in (didn't want to - LOVED that machine and it still ran great but used floppy disks for design transfers)
Traded it for a Babylock Esante. NOT TOP OF LINE because I told my dealer I did not want all the laser lights, etc. and did not want to rob my 401K just for a machine. I just wanted a great machine. So far I am very happy. I do have back up machines just because I could not part with my Janome 9000 and I had a Babylock Sofia for classes.

I purchased a top of the line for a non embroidery sewing machine. It is the Janome 8900. Love it, I think it is worth the money. So easy to FMQ on it. Would do it again. I had a top the line embroidery machine years ago, which I paid double the money. I would never do that again. 8900 is not picky about the thread. No repairs, I have a small light weight Janome for a back up and any classes I might take.

Originally Posted by dflynn

I purchased a top of the line for a non embroidery sewing machine. It is the Janome 8900. Love it, I think it is worth the money. So easy to FMQ on it. Would do it again. I had a top the line embroidery machine years ago, which I paid double the money. I would never do that again. 8900 is not picky about the thread. No repairs, I have a small light weight Janome for a back up and any classes I might take.

i agree with the above
comment. I've had my Janome 8900 for a year. Love everything about it

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

Sorry, I am still sewing on my Bernina 1530. I am SHOCKED at the prices of newer DSM. Just not in my budget to upgrade.

I agree, I don't understand why DSM are so pricey.

Have a Brother Quattro, absolutely would buy it again. Easy to use, does everything I want it to and Brother keeps making updates and improvements available. When one can do a 12 x 12 hoop, I'll buy another.... if I can afford it. Has only been in for maintenance, every 2 years or so....

I have a 2 year old Babylock Crescendo. No, I wouldnt do it again. I like the big harp space. I have used the laser light some but never the sensor. I had to take it in for cleaning 6 months after I had it cleaned. The upper thread area was packed full of lint and there is no way to clean it out at home even with a pipe cleaner. I like to quilt with star thread or connecting thread. I need to expect to have it cleaned more frequently if I continue to use those threads. I didn't want and stll don't want an embroidery machine

Babylock ellure plus. Was a weak moment purchase.......returned a Brother for this.....should have kept the Bro......still like my old Viking plus 1 much better.....will buy another Viking next!