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07-08-2011, 07:29 AM

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QuiltingKrazy

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Pensacola, FL

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I searched for a new machine about 1-1/2 yrs ago. Had my mom's old 810 Bernina. Sewed great just wanted a bit more updated version. Couldn't afford a new Bernina. I ended up with a New Janome 6500 at a great price under $1000. I have had no complaints at all! Best advice I can give is to make a list on the things/options you really want. Like needle up/down, knee lift, self cutter, etc. ME... I knew the most important thing was a wide throat plate for rolled up quilts! It has 200+ stitches but only really have used those when I made a Krazy Quilt. Good Luck in your search!

07-08-2011, 07:44 AM

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RitaFaye

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Posts: 202

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Originally Posted by Candace

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Originally Posted by Janet P.

I just bought the Kenmore computerized machine on sale for $233. Kemore is made by Janome. The Janome version of this same machine sell for $400. (Janome DC 2010) The quality is amazing. It has 50 built in stitches although it does say that it has 110. It has needle up/down and lockstitch. It is so quiet too. I highly recommend it.

Kenmore is NOT made by Janome as people frequently post here. They're made off the same specs. but not by the same company.

I have a kenmore, and I am getting a janome 6500P on Monday I discovered they do have the same automatic threader.......

07-08-2011, 07:47 AM

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bisbetica

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Pottstown, PA

Posts: 184

I have 3 Brother machines and I love them. Both were inexpensive and are real work horses. Nothing fancy means less to break or go wrong and easy to fix if necessary. 2 of these I found at yard sales, barely used, so they were really cheap.

07-08-2011, 08:02 AM

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LisaGibbs

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Western Kentucky

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I am a huge brother fan. I am looking at the NX90q (I think that is the number) but am saving. My current brother has been very well traveled and is 22 years old and still cranking out the seams beautifully. It wasn't a super expensive (probably less than $200) and has thousands of hours on it.