I am looking to either buy a Janome 8050 or a Bernette 65. If any of you have these machines which would be the best. Also, in the photos I noticed the Bernette 65 has a blanket stitch which I use often, but didn't see it on the Janome. Does the Janome have the blanket stitch as well?

It should, I have the 6600 it has an applique stitch that looks to me like the blanket stitch. It looks exactly like the embroidery blanket stitch.

My Janome 8077 has a blanket stitch as well.

Janome is more user friendly. I have a 2007 DCLE and it has the most amazing blanket stitch. Just love it.

I wouldn't get a Bernette. It is not at all comparable to a Bernina! Janome has a better reputation than Bernette.

If you are thinking of the blanket stitch for machine applique, I actually prefer a hem stitch. Blanket stitch is one straight stitch followed by one zigzag, I think; hem stitch is three straight stitches followed by one zigzag. Don't know about the blanket stitch, but to use the hem stitch I have to mirror image the stitch. (Not all sewing machines will have this feature.)

No help on a comparison here...Bernina has totally replaced and upgraded the Bernette line. I love the new ones. The 65 is one of the older models....I reduced their prices and sold them out! Take a look at the ,12,15,20,25 Good luck!

I have a Janome 6260 quilters companion and it has a blanket stitch. I use it for all my applique. Love it.

Buy the Janome. It has lots of stitches, mine has several different blanket stitches, at least 3.

Janome all the way!

Janome all the way!