I have a confession...
05-30-2012, 02:49 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Originally Posted by jodimarie
I sew/quilt with my Brother 1500 and HATE the thread cutter!!!! I like to pull out a nice long thread tail and then cut it off....when I use the thread cutter feature, it would cut the tails so short, that the thread always pulled out of the needle and I had to re-thread. figured the 2-3 inches of ''wasted'' thread was so much better than the frustation I felt every time I used the thread cutter and had to stop and re-thread. LOVE the needle up/down function and LOVELOVELOVE the entire machine...she sews as good as the day I brought her home almost 10 years ago!!!!!
05-30-2012, 03:16 PM
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Northern Colorado
Posts: 506
I also have the Janome Memory Craft 6600, love it, love it, love it. I really like the needle down feature, the knee attachment, the built in walking foot, the qarter inch foot, and the needle threader. Must admit I don't use the thread cutter as I also like a longer tail on my threads.
05-30-2012, 04:37 PM
#16
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My Brother 400 had it's first problem this morning, after ten years of absolutely trouble free stitching. The thread got stuck in the tension guide somewhere. I haven't had time to get it free yet, but will after work tonight. The machine has needle up/down, knee lift, automatic thread and cutter, gobs of fancy stitches but no embroidery. Other than the PR600, it's the best purchase I've made in years.
05-31-2012, 06:05 AM
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 957
Originally Posted by momjoy6
I agree on the needle up/down feature and the 1/4" foot but I DO use my thread cutter almost all the time. It won't take you long to get used to it. Congrats on your new purchase.
However, I'll confess I don't used the needle threader. I find it quicker and easier to do myself!
06-01-2012, 03:31 AM
#20
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Midland, Michigan
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On my 6600, i don't care for the needle threader that much, but i love it on the 11000. The auto thread cutter i LOVE. If i want a longer thread for burying, i just pull the fabric out a ways and then push the button. Since i usually pull the bottom thread up when starting sewing, its not a problem with it getting stuck. But i keep trying to use it on my FW! Thats when i really miss it!! Ha ha vintage is nice, but I do love the bells and whistles on the new ones!
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