Originally Posted by Jared
I've really been interested in buying either a vintage sewing machine (probably a Husqvarna Viking 6460 or 6000 series) or a quilter machine with a large bed and work area (Juki TL98QE). The local sewing shop is able to get both of these for me but the guy there is really pushing a Janome (especially the Sewist 500) on me.
It does seem to be a decent machine and has a lot of features that I think I would like BUT I'm not really able to find any user reviews online.
If anyone can give me some feedback or advice on these machines or it would be really helpful.
thanks!
If your wanting a larger work area, i would forget the sewist.
see what the dealer has used,maybe you can get a good deal on something larger...the 6600 has a 9" throat. have you gone in to try the sewist?
i don't care to deal with pushy salesmen..they will talk you inot something that either costs more than you can afford, or into something they are trying to get rid of, something you may be unhappy with later. it is such a big decision..for alot of us, it is a liftime one..i can't see buying another machine in the next 10 years or more.
i got the 6600 on 12 months same as cash.
i have two friends that have the janome new home..they are both over 20 years old..they love them. they are work horses. They both quilt on thiers too.