Originally Posted by yetta
I am in the market for a light weight sewing machine to take to classes and a janome jem is the way I am leaning..tried it out at a local shop and really liked it...and I too think shopping at local shops,provided they give good service it the thing to do...when you can...but then I am the proud mother of a young daughter who has a little local fabric shop in bostons south end ...
I bought my Janome Jem about 8 years ago and have never regretted it. Relatively inexpensive and very lightweight. I bought it locally. I try to buy locally especially at the mom and pop stores. If I have to resort to the big chain stores, I always search the internet. Another thing I do, I pay either in cash or with a check at my local quilt shop. THose credit card fees add up. I will do anything to keep them in business.