Originally Posted by
TexasGurl
If you could add just a LITTLE more $, I highly recommend the Janome 6600P ... you can likely get one from $1200+. It is such a versatile machine, it offers so much more than other hi-speed straight-stitch-only mechanical machines (like Brother 1500 or Juki etc) You get the hi-speed, all metal workhorse machine, plus built in dual-feed, speed control, a large harp & lots of stitch selection. It's the Best of both worlds !
I agree - this would be my recommendation also - I have had my new Janome 6600 for about a week. I did a lot of research and I have not been disappointed thus far. Very user friendly, easy to use and stitches beautifully. The table topper I FMQ today came out great - so I am a happy camper
The decision is a hard one - but as others have said, do your research and test drive the different machines. I haven't seen this machine for less than 1300 though.