Thread: For those that own new (made in last three years) TOL sewing machines:

7700 for me (Like QuiltnLady, I have the 3160 for class too.)

I like the accufeed, harp space, APC, the free-arm and just the overall heavy feel of the machine. I don't use the deco stitches much. But when I want them, they're there!! I also like the ability to save my stitches in memory.

I have a husqvarna viking topaz 30 don't know if it's the top of the line but I do like the big embroidery it can do and it has a longer throat for quilting. Yes I would buy Husqvarna again in fact I have a Quilt Designer 11 that I have it's been 7 years now for that machine.

I have a Bernina 730 and love it. The stitching, the stitches available the knee lift, needle up/needle down stopping position, the foot control which with your heel you can can raise the needle up or down (in addition to the needle up/down option). The only thing I wish I had was a little larger harp area and evenfeed (accufeed) However they have new models coming out (710, 750,780) which does have those two things. The only thing I would like to mention is that in my experience I would wait until they were out for a while and the bugs were worked out. Unless of course you get a tremendous deal.

What brand/make and model do you have? Janome 6600

Which features do you like best? The range of fancy stitches. In fact, that's all I use it for, since I also have a 1600P I also like the separate bobbin winding motor and cutter.

Use the most? fancy stitches, thread cutter, needle threader, start- stop (I don't use the foot pedal at all)
Which features do you NOT use? knee lift. I have bad knees, so this is no help.
What I DON'T like is the tendency to blow fuses when I am working at speed and make an error. A trip to the dealer is 150 miles. It works just fine if I do.

Would you buy that particular brand/make and model again? In a flash. I have a 6600, a 1600P C, which is my straight sewing work horse, and a little portable, used only for classes. My Janome dealer is a gem. When I have had questions, he or his staff take the time to work them through on the phone or in person. I have been a fan of his for 9 years, since my TOL Bernina lemon died after 3 years of use and good care.

Brother Dreamweaver VX6200D
Features I like the most:
all my brothers have liked any thread I throw at them
AHA feature- never have to mess with tension
Dual-fit foot
Embroidery
wide harp
threads the needle for you literally at the push of a button
bright lights(no longer need my ott-lite)
Do not use:
so far nothing yet, still learning all about it
maybe the knee lift but I will be getting the new foot soon so won't have a need for it , didn't use it that much with my espire towards the end
Yes I would buy it again, I am a diehard brother lover, won't have anything else, other than the babylocks made by brother, might like a juki one day, but definitely will always own a brother. They are reliable and never have problems that I have seen many others on this board with more expensive brands. The only thing I have kind of been peeved about is that they are geared towards quilter's but they left out most of the quilting feet that I had one the espire out of the embroidery model as well as the table so its an extra expense and for the cost they could have left in 30 dollars worth of feet which probably cost they a couple dollars to make.

Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

Brother Dreamweaver VX6200D
Features I like the most:
all my brothers have liked any thread I throw at them
AHA feature- never have to mess with tension
Dual-fit foot
Embroidery
wide harp
threads the needle for you literally at the push of a button
bright lights(no longer need my ott-lite)
Do not use:
so far nothing yet, still learning all about it
maybe the knee lift but I will be getting the new foot soon so won't have a need for it , didn't use it that much with my espire towards the end
Yes I would buy it again, I am a diehard brother lover, won't have anything else, other than the babylocks made by brother, might like a juki one day, but definitely will always own a brother. They are reliable and never have problems that I have seen many others on this board with more expensive brands. The only thing I have kind of been peeved about is that they are geared towards quilter's but they left out most of the quilting feet that I had one the espire out of the embroidery model as well as the table so its an extra expense and for the cost they could have left in 30 dollars worth of feet which probably cost they a couple dollars to make.

I am glad to see your review. I am curious about this machine and/or the Baby Lock Crescendo which I believe is very similar. I do use three very basic mechanical Brother machines and am very happy with them.

Ruby, I have the MC12000 too that I just traded up for. So far so good ... I'm still in shock spending that kind of money, although I traded up for it, so it was a bit better than buying it outright lol

Originally Posted by Ruby the Quilter

I have the Janome Horizon 12000 and so far love everything about it. Still haven't used everything or even think I will use all it does. There is nothing I don't like. Well maybe the weight of it.