Another machine question/opinion sought
#1
Another machine question/opinion sought
In my earlier thread, I mentioned that I am looking at a Brother and a Juki machine. I was offered a Janome Memory Craft 350 for sale (comes only with hoops). Cannot find information on harp size (which is a huge consideration for me), whether I can piece on it...basically what can this machine do aside from complex embroidery?
Thanks for helping! BTW, price is $350. Embroidery program CDs are selling at $10 each. I don't know if this is a good price or not. Thanks again.
Thanks for helping! BTW, price is $350. Embroidery program CDs are selling at $10 each. I don't know if this is a good price or not. Thanks again.
#3
No clue as to how old. I assume that the 7" is from the right of needle to the "arm" of the machine? I am looking for the largest harp area I can find. I'm not sure I'd use the embroidery component (I am a hand embroiderer) and would probably only use the machine for piecing and fmq. My friend who is selling it, doesn't use the embroidery function. I am soooooo confused! Don't know which way to go - new or "help" out a friend and perhaps not be happy with my purchase. Decisions, decisions.
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The Janome you mention would give you about 30 sq. in. of harp space, whereas with the Juki and Brother machines mentioned previously, you'd get about 54 sq. in. of harp space. That would make a big difference if you intend to do FMQ on projects like bed-size quilts.
#7
Thank you! You've answered the most important question for me. I am looking for a machine I can piece with and fmq with, so I will pass on the 350.
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