so far I see a lot more embroidery stitches, and along with those
there is a 9mm feed dog! The feet are a lot wider consequently. You can use the standard Janome feet, but if you forget and do some 9mm stitching you will be lucky if all you bust is a needle.
The part that slides out from around the free arm is the same I think, and I think I got all the same feet I got with the 7700.
Instead of the computerized throat plate for single needle and embroidery change requirements, the 8900 comes with two throat plates.
Comes with the identical acrylic surround, the same carry case you aren't supposed to carry
Thread track, bobbin winding, and bobbin case are still the same.
Identical footprint to the 7700 so it went right into my table like it was born for it.
The feet are easier to switch as the acufeed system has been modified so it sits higher in the back.
When I finish piecing my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt I'm going to load the first quilt to be quilted, I'll probably have more to say then.
Would love to hear from others who have the machine.
Last edited by KalamaQuilts; 01-05-2013 at 02:34 PM.