Can Anyone Tell Me?
10-12-2010, 03:21 PM
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You won't hear anything bad about Janomes - at least the ones sold through dealers. Unfortunately, machines are a lot like fabric so when they are sold through Wal-Marts, Hancocks, etc., they tend to be lesser quality. More plastic parts and so on. The largest Janome dealer I know of is Ken's Sewing in Muscle Shoals, AL. They ship all over and give great prices. (kenssewingcenter.com)
10-12-2010, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
You won't hear anything bad about Janomes - at least the ones sold through dealers. Unfortunately, machines are a lot like fabric so when they are sold through Wal-Marts, Hancocks, etc., they tend to be lesser quality. More plastic parts and so on. The largest Janome dealer I know of is Ken's Sewing in Muscle Shoals, AL. They ship all over and give great prices. (kenssewingcenter.com)
10-12-2010, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Someone else had looked into the Kenmores and I found out then that the 19233 is being discontinued. According to the wrtiteups, it doesn't handle thick fabric well. Not something a quilter needs.
10-12-2010, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Someone else had looked into the Kenmores and I found out then that the 19233 is being discontinued. According to the wrtiteups, it doesn't handle thick fabric well. Not something a quilter needs.
10-12-2010, 09:10 PM
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Kenmore's are great machines. You get alot of bang for the buck and they can be serviced by any sewing repair person. You do not have to have them serviced by Sears.
Go to http://www.patternreview and read all the reviews on the models you are interested in.
Go to http://www.patternreview and read all the reviews on the models you are interested in.
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