Originally Posted by
QuiltnLady1
Janome makes Brothers and some of the Brothers are virtually identical to the Janomes. I have had the Janome 6500 and now have the 7700. Both work well for FMQ -- if you are looking for less expensive, the 6500 and 6600 are the two older models that should come in your price. There is also a 6300 -- they all have good harp space (which you need for FMQ). Sorry, I don't know the model numbers of the Similar Brothers.
Brother makes their own machines, as well as some for Babylock. I'm pretty sure janome and brother have no relationship.
Janome did make machines for kenmore, but they have all been clearanced out and kenmore is working with singer now.