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04-19-2009, 06:54 AM

#21

CRH

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May be too late to help you this week-end, but before purchasing a machine, please consider this: If you are going to machine quilt your quilts with your home machine, a deeper throat is much better. Most machine makers are making these available now, and I wouldn't buy a new machine without this feature.

04-19-2009, 03:31 PM

#22

dojo36

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LoriJ

I really enjoy having a needle up/down option. I also love the threadcutter, needlethreader and speed control. I have a Janome 6600 and it is Wonderful!! I think for myself, the most important feature is the needle up/down and the 1/4 inch foot. Without those, quilting would be much harder.

i also have the janome 6600 and i love everything u mentioned and also the built in walking foot, that is wonderful.

04-20-2009, 06:29 AM

#23

Moose

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It was one of the items on my checklist yesterday. I don't think less than 7" would be acceptable for me. :)

Thank you

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Originally Posted by CRH

a deeper throat is much better.

05-01-2009, 06:07 PM

#24

bearisgray

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I suppose part of your equation is how much you are able/willing to spend for this machine.

Another thing to consider - how easy is it to maintain - what is it's track record for needing repairs?

05-01-2009, 06:23 PM