Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Originally Posted by Candace
Yes, because Janome is made cheaper in China with cheaper materials.
my Janome boxes said made in Japan.
and they are not at all cheap.
as much as i love my Janomes i can also say that i've never met a Bernina owner who wasn't absolutely crazy over it. not one has ever said she wished she'd bought something different. i don't know if it's true of all models, but the bernina a friend has is quieter than either of my janomes. i think you'll be pleased whichever you buy. pick the one that offers the most for the amount you can afford to spend. you will not regret it. :-)
Yup, my bad. Japan. I didn't say cheap, I said cheaper.