Sorry, ladies, this was from a Leah Day website, not someone else's opinion, don't remember the web address but it was one I found this week when I googled Leah Day for machine reviews, & the plate isn't the problem, (I have a single hole plate) it's the wide feet feed. The feed is wider than any of the feet and the fabric, in this case, piecing 2" squares, feeds unevenly, pulling to the left side & barely touching the right of the fabric with a 1/4" seam. I found several reviews on line with the same problem. It's the same (opposite) principle with the featherweight & why most walking feet won't work. Most walking feet advertised as fitting the FW won't because the foot is wider than the narrow FW feeds. Ask me how I know this, I have a drawer full of walking feet that won't fit. As far as donating, I'm not in a position to donate a $1,000 machine (that's an average e-bay price) & I have a small Janome for classes but I'd have to unpack it and repack it several times a month & the weight (too light) isn't practical for use full time. But thanks, everyone, for your input. Second opinions always welcome.
Originally Posted by
Skratchie
So first of all, I don't think this is an opinion held by Leah Day, since she's stated several times she uses her 8900 for both piecing and FMQ. This sounds like some random person in a quilt forum somewhere making the statement, not Leah herself.
I never knew there were Leah Day quilt forums ... where are they?