Originally Posted by
EvelynB
I bought the 7700 too. Thought I needed the lights. Biggest money mistake I've ever made! Janome quit making that machine after so many of us had problems. Mine works well the first few days after a repair but develops problems quickly. I've tried to trade it in all over Texas and dealers laugh at me. It's their Edsel.
I had the same problems with the 7700. I upgraded to the 8900 and like it a lot. I have been unable to sell or trade the 7700, it sits in my sewing room as a reminder of money wasted.