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Kittywolf13 11-01-2012 04:08 AM

Will add that to my list of machines. Haha!

lovelyl 11-02-2012 04:24 AM

I would suggest a 15-91 or 201. Both are great machines!

marla 11-02-2012 02:58 PM

I just bought a Janome Horizon and love it. The harp is lg enough to get a quilt in there. It cuts thread, threads the needle, has a built in walking foot, knee lifter so you can keep your hands on the fabric while chain peicing w/o having to lift and lower the foot by hand. Love it!!

Originally Posted by Kittywolf13 (Post 5625665)
Some of you know i have a touch & sew 758 that kind of works. I Haven't had time to work on her anymore but I wanted to get some suggestions, in the event that I can't get her running what do you guys suggest I replace her with? (I probably won't toss the machine. Probably shelve it) my requirements are simple:

Electirc (I'm sure shes not terriably interested in treadling her self. Thinks its cool though)
Just straight stitch is fine (she never used the cams on her 758)
Reverse
and simple to thread/wind the bobbin. (she is apperantly bobbin challenged like me! Haha)
Singer preferred simply because she wants to keep the cabinet. (but if you think it will fit then I'm game for other brands!
And no "plastic fantastic" :P

Any suggestions?? This is my mothers machine so it will be for her. :) Thanks in advance!


miriam 11-02-2012 04:22 PM

Do they let you test out Janome machines? I had one I hated - it wouldn't sew over anything more than 2 layers.

Kittywolf13 11-02-2012 05:39 PM

very cool! i think im going to try fixing my old Brother LS 1217 for her and if that doesnt work then i will be considering all the lovely suggestions ive received! :)

Lyncat 11-02-2012 05:46 PM

I love the 201 and the 401a.


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