Originally Posted by tupoms
I have a Janome 9700 that does both beautifully, but it is a pain to change over from sewing to embroidery.I originally got the combo machine because of space & I wanted to use the embroidery to quilt blocks, but I seldom use embroidery anymore. Would like to go to just straight sewing machine, but must sell my 9700 first. Janome makes a good machine. Wish I have bought 2 separate machines though, but what works for you.
A pain to switch over? I'm confused. The 9500 all I have to do is push a couple buttons and change the foot. What do you have to do on the 9700? I plan to upgrade this year is why I am asking.