I recently bought the Janome 6600 and really, really like it
. And I am *back to quilting* (or trying to be) after an absence of about 25 yrs. ..... my other machine (which I have always loved) is a Bernina Record 730 (bought in 1969) and I did want to upgrade.
I just finished a queen size rag quilt and made pillowcases/shams to go with it; and I so enjoyed added the decorative stitches on these ~ gives it just the *right* finishing touch.
And I *might* have overbought, but I knew I would NOT be able to buy a machine and then trade up in a few years (my husband likes, all too often, to remind me, we are NOW on fixed income!!!)
Sooo, I bought the best I could afford (and that was the top of my $$$$ line), because I knew it had to be the ONLY one I would be getting. But at 61, this should last me forever!!!
jody