i got my janome 6600P amost as soon as they came out. around may/june 2005. i was told in a quilting class to go get the best/newest which was the 6500, but when i got the the dealer's the 6600 had just came out.
soooo, 8 yrss? and it is the best machine i have ever had. my machine will use any thread. we alllll have to be careful, and make sure the bobbin is threaded, and put in completely right in every aspect. as well as the top threading also.
me as well. and my thread does slip out of the silver take up lever also. pain in the sit-on-it. and if my sewing is right on the edge of the material, yes, it will knot up. just use your long tail on the thread, to help pull your material thru to begin with, to get it away from the edge.
i will make a note of those genie magic bobbins washers tho. it also helps to clean your machine often. i have a medium paint brush i keep handy to clean under the bobbin casing, etc. that is the trick with this machine for free motion quilting. CLEAN EVERY TIME BEFORE YOU START QUILTING. i even prefer my janome in a quilting frame made for another machine. i have even considered getting a new one after 8 yrs. does anyone else keep their machines this long? thx
Last edited by patricej; 02-07-2013 at 04:09 AM.