Originally Posted by Leslee
My main sewing machine is a family heirloom--a Singer from the 30's in a wood cabinet. Betsy can sew forward and reverse, she's solid metal and indestructable! I'd never part with her...but I do get to wishing for a sturdy, portable machine with loads of embroidery stitches so I could do more machine applique. Has anyone done any recent comparisons between brands? What do you love or dread when you sit down at your own sewing machines?
You're talking about 2 different types of stitches, applique and embroidery. Unless you go with an all in one you won't get both. If you just want applique (i.e. blanket, heirloom, alaphbet, etc.) I just purchased a 6600 which I adore.
If you want embroidery, Janome has a 11000 or there's 2 Husqvarna's(sp?) the Diamond big $$$ and the Designer Less $$. The Janome 11000 is still less $$$ than the other 2.
Do you really want embroidery or just a lot of decorative stitches? It actually depends on what you want. I personally just went through all of this approx. a month ago and it was mind-boggling.
Also, Janome is coming out with a new machine that is going to replace the 6600 in May. Looks like it has a lot more, yet! This is a good time to pick-up a 6600 at a good price!!! You know, getting rid of stock!!! :lol: :lol: