My name is Janice and I live in the Benson, NC area. I have recently cut my work week back to 4 days so that I can have some hobby time. One of my first priorities is to start quilting. I did some quilting (entirely by hand) years ago but quilting has come a long ways since then. I have been sewing for years just not spent a lot of time sewing for the last few.

I first need to replace my old sewing machine with one that will take care of my quilting & sewing needs. I have been doing a little research on the Janome machines and like what I have learned about the Quilting Companion series machines. Would any of you have suggestions on the machines that work best for you?

Thanks for your help,
Janice

I have 2 Elnas, one is a Quilters Dream. Love both of them. Test drive a lot of them before making a decision. Good luck and welcome from NE CA

Hi and welcome from Mass.

Thanks! I am looking forward to being a part of the Quilting Board and learning lots of quilting tips. :)

Hi Janice, welcome from Kansas

Welcome from Texas.

I have a Bernina and a Janome embroidery machine. I am very glad I have both so I can sew while the embroidery machine is running.

Welcome from Indiana!

I have 2 Bernina sewing machines. I usually have one doing embroidery while I'm sewing on the other!

But you need to "test drive" anything before you purchase it. No matter who recommends what brand, it's really a matter of personal preference along with economic considerations. Buy the best you can afford and you won't regret it later!!!!!

Hi Janice and welcome to the board from GA. I have a Bernina too and cannot tell you anything about a Janome.

Hi Janice, welcome from Southern California. I personally have a Bernina and a 23 yr old Pfaff. The Bernina is fairly new but my Pfaff was a workhorse that never ever broke down on me! I have heard a lot of good about Janome's but have only used one at a quilt show.

Hi Janice, welcome to the board from a neighbor in Wendell North Carolina. I piece in my regular sewing machine and handquilt so there is not much I can comment about which is the best machine but I'm sure the other wonderful people in this group will give you all the advice you need.

Hi Janice and welcome from TN! I don't know anything about Janome except I've heard they are very nice machines. I have a Bernina (love it!!!) and a couple of old Singers.

Hello & Welcome from Washington

Welcome form FL I machine piece mostly but hand quilt. Just can't get myself to let that go.

Hi Janice Welcome to the board neighbor. I'm just up the road in Clayton.

Hi Janice
Welcome to the boards, I actually have a couple of Janomes, and I love them, my very old machine was a New Home, which now they are Janome. I loved my old machine....I personally do like them, but I am sure there are others I would like too.

Welcome from Illinois!