Sewing machines
I have six different Janome ranging from class machines to the 15000. None of them have been in the shop for service. I have been sewing for 50 years. Started on a Kenmore in 1970.
the price on the Janome are very reasonable compared to all others. The 6600 is a workhorse.....been around for more than a decade. Still selling strong..now that they have a 6700, the 6600 should be much less...but with lots of features. I would stay away from Pfaff for issues and Bernina due to cost of the machines and repair costs. If you are quilting, take a quilt sandwich to a Janome dealer and try it out. Do not buy from a discount store, no matter what the brand. Determine your budget, determine feature use, test drive at dealer. Best wishes in your quest. Enjoy sewing/quilting.