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#31
Depends on what features you want
I do a lot of machine appliqué as well as quilting, so for me, auto-pivot is a 'must'. Not to have this feature on my machine would be like washing dishes by hand, lol.
That, and the built-in walking foot for straight (as opposed to FMQ) quilting. Therefore, Pfaff all the way! I have the QE4.0 and the Performance 5.
I do a lot of machine appliqué as well as quilting, so for me, auto-pivot is a 'must'. Not to have this feature on my machine would be like washing dishes by hand, lol.
That, and the built-in walking foot for straight (as opposed to FMQ) quilting. Therefore, Pfaff all the way! I have the QE4.0 and the Performance 5.
#33
I am amongst the Janome believers... I purchased my 6600 almost 5 years ago and it pieces and sews beautifully and I have had no issues FMQ smaller projects (baby quilts, runners, twins and laps) but I recently took the leap and purchased the 8900. Not only does the extra few inches of throat space make a difference it FMQs like a dream.
I was feeling guilty about keeping both machines but I just can't part with my 6600. I would make sure if you are looking for a new machine, you test drive one and also consider how far your dealer is if you need service. If you are interested in FMQ, make a couple small sandwiches and take them when you test drive.
I was feeling guilty about keeping both machines but I just can't part with my 6600. I would make sure if you are looking for a new machine, you test drive one and also consider how far your dealer is if you need service. If you are interested in FMQ, make a couple small sandwiches and take them when you test drive.
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ontario,canada
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Another happy pfaff owner here. I love the stitch quality, the auto-pivot , the idt, the free motion foot and the lighting. The performance 5.0 is my newest machine.
We all seem to find machines that we love but I really think you need to try different ones to see what one seems best for you. Maybe there isn't a BEST machine for everyone but there are features that will frustrate you to no end and ones that will make your sewing time a pleasure.
We all seem to find machines that we love but I really think you need to try different ones to see what one seems best for you. Maybe there isn't a BEST machine for everyone but there are features that will frustrate you to no end and ones that will make your sewing time a pleasure.
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