Janome or Bernina- I need some help!!
I currently have a Janome 6600 machine. Had it for about 1 1/2 years, but due to circumstances, have just over the past 6 months really gotten back into quilting. I know I've not gotten into all of the features as I'm the type who needs help/lessons with a new machine.
Just the other day, I saw the new Bernina 550QE with the BSR. Since I'm somewhat new to machine quilitng, I like the idea of having the same, consistent even stitches throughout the quilt. I've also never owned a Bernina, but all of my LQS's are Bernina dealers and class machines are Bernina's.
I been quilting for many years, and do mostly machine piecing. Don't sew clothes, etc. Even prior to buying the Janome, I thought of the Bernina, but kind of did some impulse buying. (My mother was very ill, I needed a day away, went to a quilt show, liked the dealer and bought the machine.) Problem is the dealer is not "local enough" for me.
I would really like some thoughts and suggestions on these machines.
I've also thought of possibily selling the Janome or doing a trade in for the Bernina.
Thoughts, suggestions are all very much appreciated.