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Old 02-11-2011, 03:50 PM
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I am thinking I would like a wider throat machine to for quilting. Not sure if I should get a old Singer 301 long bed, which I think is really cool or a 6600 Janome which is really cool. Your opinion would be much appreciated.

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Old 02-11-2011, 04:05 PM
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Dont know the Singer but I have the Janome. Like the throat and the Acufeed system. Cons: the uptake lever unthreads, the acufeed are screw based.
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Old 02-11-2011, 04:11 PM
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I got the 6600 because of the throat size, but it's not the largest throat out there. I can't off the top of my head name the machines that have a wider throat - but I know I saw some.
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The Horizon has a wider throat than the 6600.
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Old 02-11-2011, 04:19 PM
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When I started quilting 6 years ago I bought an Elna 7200, with a few accessories I didn't get much change out of a £1000, early last year I bought a Singer 527 and I adore it, it only cost me £50 and it does the most beautiful straight stitch and for FMQ it is the best, and I have 4, of the machines I have.

IMO save your money for more fabric and go for the reliable and well built Singer.
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
When I started quilting 6 years ago I bought an Elna 7200, with a few accessories I didn't get much change out of a £1000, early last year I bought a Singer 527 and I adore it, it only cost me £50 and it does the most beautiful straight stitch and for FMQ it is the best, and I have 4, of the machines I have.

IMO save your money for more fabric and go for the reliable and well built Singer.
Thanks, I appreciate and concur!
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how much do you want to pay
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Old 02-12-2011, 04:50 PM
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Love my 6600P!!!
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