Originally Posted by cawsings
I don't know about the machine you mentioned, but I've had my Janome DC2010 for a couple of months now and LOVE it! I haven't pieced or quilted yet (that's in the upcoming class at the quilt shop). But for general sewing for a semi beginner it's been great...so neat to learn how to use it, too! I came across a website the other day that is reviewing machines under $500 and thought you might be interested. She has done a few reviews (you'll need to look at the archives for the past couple of months to see the more recent reviews) but this link will get you started:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...e-program.html
Cawsings thanks!
the machine I am looking at is on the low end...240.00 or so.
SOme of the older machines really are work horses, but this particular one has had issues...has been in and out of needing repair since my mom had it, then it was used for a while by my sister- who did not care for it well....