Originally Posted by lfw045
Now please understand that you are going to hear from a lot of people and everyone loves their machine and their brand. The best thing to do if possible is to try out any machine that you are going to think about buying.
I recommend the following Janome sewing machine only because I have first hand experience with it. Just bought it for my daughter who is a beginner sewer and quilter. She is accomplishing both with this machine. It was easy to set up. The manual is beautifully written and works perfectly with the machine like it says it does.
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Janome...VVviewprod.htm
If I were going to buy a new one in that price range that would be the one. I fell in love with it just setting it up for her......lol.
Having said that, if you have access to a 60's or 70's machine......I have both which are Singers.......they are work horses.....
Hope this helps,
i'm on my third - 3rd - janome. i think they are workhorses. i am using the janome 8000 now (i love it), i have janome gem for traveling (pretty basic) and i bought my dd a janome, three steps up from the bottom for her birthday 4 years ago. they all sew like a dream. my dd never needs repairs, she cleans and oils herself. same with my gem. i have had mine repaired six times in twenty years. not a bad record.
sew on one and see what you think.