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    Old 07-21-2014, 01:30 AM
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    I love my Juki TL98Q. Lots of throat space to stuff your quilt when you are machine quilting. You won't go wrong with the Juki!
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    Old 07-21-2014, 02:30 AM
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    Janome 7700
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    Old 07-21-2014, 02:59 AM
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    Another vote for Janome here.. I have 3 of them and like and use them all.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 03:27 AM
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    The first thing to do is determine what it is that you want your machine to do. If you spend 95% of your time piecing and straight stitching, it doesn't make sense to buy an expensive machine with every bell and whistle. Perhaps two different machines which might be a lot cheaper would suit your needs better. I bought a Juki TL98Q which I love and use most of the time. It is fast, powerful and has a wonderful stitch making it perfect for piecing and quilting. For the few times I need my fancy stitches, I bought a used Husqvarna #1 Plus with all kinds of stitches for $200. For an investment of less than $1000 (Juki was slightly used and discounted) I can do anything. I didn't want to pay thousands for a machine that did it all.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 03:36 AM
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    When funds are limited for sewers, I always recommend you check with local dealer of the top end machines and see what they have in the way of used machines. Just like cars, there are people who can afford to trade up every year or two and do. Why not benefit from those trade ins. Check the quality machines with low miles, before settling for cheap and new. JMHO Have fun sewing on your new machine.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 03:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by Emma S
    Sparky's Mom: Yes that's the same machine. It doesn't actually have the PS on the machine itself. When I checked on line to look at it, found it on Amazon for $509. Wow that's a great price!
    That really is a great price. There is a local dealer here and I'd probably rather purchase from them just for the support, but this machine is really in the running as far as I'm concerned. One of my beefs on the Janome is the dealer went out of business six months after I bought my machine and I've been left with no support.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 03:50 AM
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    I have very limited experience but I love my Viking Saphire. Got it at a great sale price and have had wonderful customer support from the dealer.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 07:01 AM
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    A dealer for support is important, needle up/down, weight as I sew with gals at different houses. I am lucky to have a Bernina quilting model and a Designer SE.........depends on what I am working on as to which machine I use........calla
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    Old 07-21-2014, 07:07 AM
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    Love my Janome 6600. Sews like a dream
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    Old 07-21-2014, 08:51 AM
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    I have a Viking Diamond Deluxe, but if I didn't have that, I'd get a Bernina.
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