Originally Posted by
Shelbie
This is only one of the reasons why I have intensely disliked my Janome 6500. It has been famous for eating fabric at the beginning even though I changed needles and thread, invested $50 in a single hole feed dog plate, used leaders etc. My Juki does not do any of this and I love it as much as I have hated my Janome. I know many quilters who have loved their Janome but I am definitely not one of them!
I also have the janome , 9000, 4000, same thing , have a juki 98e and bought all new years ago,l also had the same thing happen, was told to use a starter cloth on the janomes .I love the juki for piecing, this machine doesn't do this . So I can relate to you on this , Your not along .