I'm confused! Janome owners please help!
12-25-2013, 06:30 AM
#31
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Fayetteville, PA, USA
Posts: 278
The 6600 is a wonder workhorse! And I have the 12000. Many machines I also have bernina (love!) and Viking (love!). And pfaff (ok). Each with their strengths etc. if you're looking at struck sewing in Janome look at the 8's (8200 8900). I didn't like the aqs system in the 7700. If not look at Viking and bernina or brother. The dealer is extremely important. Good luck!
12-25-2013, 07:06 AM
#32
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: West Central Texas
Posts: 2,586
I have had the Horizon 7700 for 3 years and used it lots of hours. It has not given me the first problem, yet. I have taught many FMQ classes and seen lots of different machines in my classes. Honestly, most all of them will FMQ quite well. The huge advantage to the 7700 is the harp space, which is more than the other Janome machines. Except the new 8900, which is very expensive and not a good choice for someone not using the embroidery option. I am sorry the company has not kept the larger harp space on a machine without the embroidery part. ( Unless I am mistaken). Consider carefully the exact things you want and don't be talked into lots of extras if they only cost extra money. That said, I love a machine that has the scissors option and I love being able to lift the presser foot with my kneelift! It makes FMQing easier as your hands are both free. Another good option and will be well used is the expanded table, if you do not set your machine in a cabinet. They come with many larger machines and can be ordered extra, also. Best of luck in deciding and buying a new sewing machine!
12-25-2013, 07:55 AM
#34
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 307
I have the Janome New Home 7700. Love it I got a really good deal (at least I think so) Since the machine was so expensive, I asked them if they would throw in the table that it fits in. And they did. Love SewingMachinesPlus.
12-25-2013, 09:49 AM
#35
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Olean, MO
Posts: 172
I bought the Horizon 7700 QCP three and a half years ago as a retirement present to myself (along with a cruise/land tour of Alaska). I am still in love with my 7700. I do general sewing on it, mending, buttonholes - all kinds of stuff. I am also learning to free motion quilt on it. It's an awesome machine and I would have to think long and hard about trading it in for something else.
12-25-2013, 11:45 AM
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 368
Have had the 6600, 7700 and now 8900. Only had problems with the 7700. Quite frankly my old Pfaff 7570 outperforms all of them for being bomb proof. I think the thread cutter causes some of the issues with any brand. Having said that I would be devastated without it. LOL I wish I could recoup all the money I've spent on machines and just get an easy basic model with no fancy features. No brand in mind for that.
12-25-2013, 12:27 PM
#37
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: La Pine, Oregon
Posts: 100
My husband uses a Janome 3160 QDC. It has the needle positioner and the cutter, and is a wonderful machine for piecing. And it was not all that expensive, I paid about $500.00 for it, and that was just a couple of years ago. It is a real work horse, and light weight enough that I 'borrow' it for quilt group!
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