Originally Posted by
KalamaQuilts
Total dream machine. I would have kept my 7700 but the first one I got was a lemon (changed out by the dealer no problem). The fact they are stopping production after just 2 years kind of freaked me out so because I know so many sewers who have had problems with the 7700 I traded it in for a 8900.
I'm not sure where you heard they are stopping production of the 7700, but that's not correct. There are thousands of 7700 owners who are very happy with their machines. The 7700 will continue to be produced under the Janome New Home name; with the newer machines out the price on the 7700 has been lowered and dealers will be permitted to sell it online. The MSRP is half of the 8900's MSRP and the 7700, with the same throat space and many of the same features as the 8900, will be a good option for many.
From my experience, the leap from 6600 to 7700 was huge. FMQ is a dream on the 7700 with consistent stitches, auto tension and the adjustable free motion feet. I've got a perfect 1/4" seam with the O2 foot and the auto single hole plate and I've never had to fiddle with tension at all. The extra 2" of throat space makes a huge difference. I can recommend the 7700.