happyred10

You need to find another Janome dealer! I bought mine 2 years ago for $1300, including the extra accufeed feet. I did not get the table. They should be less than that, now that the 7700's are out.

Amythyst02

Look into used or floor models. There have been alot of new machines come out recently which would mean you should get a great deal on the floor models. And of course folks are trading in their old machines for the newer models. Normally there is nothing wrong with either type of machine, just newer models taking their place. Good luck in your search.

charlie 1940

Sorry about that Janome dealer. If there are any other ones close, try them because most of them have the ability to adjust their own pricing. Just a thought.
Charlie

Pieces2

I would stay with the Bernina. After having a Bernina I don't think you would be satisfied with anything else.
Check out the Bernina dealers online. There maybe someone that carries Bernina you were not aware of.
You can always buy a used Bernina, more affordable. Also older models have less bells and whistles.

jitkaau

I replaced my Pfaff with a Brother. I am very happy with the machine.Why not give the Brother machines a look?

Caswews

I have had Brother machine and still do have 2. I have very little problem with them, one I am taking in for service as it hasn't been in 5 years so it will need some cleaning. I just found a Riccar that I had and not sure why I switched to Brother after the Riccar, but glad I did. I had a kenmore for 20 years, and that was the very good machine, next to the Brother machines. I like the Brother reliability for sure ..

Rose Marie

Wow, after reading the blog on pet peaves and noticing the number one complaint is running out of bobbin thread and not knowing it, Im glad I have a drop in bobbin.
I can see when my bobbin thread is low.

amandasgramma

Are you planning on FMQ on your machine? If not, the Janome Jem Platinum 760 is a great little machine -- price last time I checked is less than $600. -- It's too small for quilting anything other than a lap quilt though. I've had mine for over 5 yrs and it's a real workhorse - never given me problems.

mrsrabbit01

Just purchased floor model Brother 950D. Lots of stitches and even has 4x4 Embroidery Hoop. Floor model was 549, New in Box would be 799. This is my second Brother and Love, absolutely Love my Brother.

kellen46

[QUOTE=DawnFurlong;4897449]I had been researching the same thing. I wasn't overly impressed with the 6600, did have a Viking Sapphire turn my head - but I already have a machine that has over 200 decorative stitches that I never use. I really considered what it was I was needing. For me the answer was a larger harp space and great straight stitch. Juki and Brother owners seem to love their straight stitch machines, by and large. I am going to go with the Brother PQ1500s. I was able to test drive one at a local dealer. However, their price is at least $300 above, depending on if they are running a sale or not, than what I can find online (both Amazon and AllBrands sell this same machine). I have searched the threads and the vast majority of people who have bought from AllBrands are very happy with their purchases and service. I like Amazon, but last I checked, their price was a little higher than AllBrands as well. I am also happy that the machine will be so straight forward, there really isn't a lot to go wrong with it. I anticipate it serving me well for many years! Price online from AllBrands - $599 plus free shipping, no tax.


I too bought this machine from AllBrands. I am very pleased with it. I have a Bernina440 which I love to sew on but wanted a machine with a larger harp to do quilting. It is amazing how much easier those few inches make things. I like the larger harp, the auto thread cutter, and the strong motor. My only issue was the walking foot that came with the machine does not have a place in the back to put a quilt guide. I solved that by getting a Janome high shank walking foot. I even used the Brother to paper piece a spider web quilt. The auto thread cutter saved me lots of time and effort not to mention thread. So if you have a high end machine or don't want one this is a great buy. If I had to do over however I would have spent the extra one-hundred dollars to get the needle adjustment feature. But it is not a big deal. I like the pin feed feature and am planning on using it with some faux leather handbags.