Originally Posted by
barnbum
I've done many search attempts and found one great post on Berninas--but can't find anything on Janomes.
My Babylock Quest is in the shop and I've lost trust in it, so am looking for a new machine. The Bernina has this BSR--stitch regulator that even works for free motion quilting and after what my BL has put me though over the years--that is looking like the biggest selling point to me.
In reading about Janomes--which I like the look of better--but that can't come into play ;-) I don't see anything about stitch regulators. Janome lovers care to comment?
Bernina owners love their machines and except for the 700 series, they seem to be amazing. Are Janomes as amazing? I need a machine that doesn't skip stitches or have tension issues.
Looking at Bernina 380, 530, or 550QE or Janome Memory Craft 6300P--the price difference is $100s, but if a Bernina really will keep quilting joyful--I'm willing to pay.
I have a ELNA Quilting Queen I purchased 4 years ago. I love it and have just finished quilting a 90 x 90 inch quilt. When I learn how I will post a photo of the quilt. it is classed as a semi industrial machine with a 9" throat and has dual feed.