Brandonsnana

I love my 6600 and I have 3 other machines, including a couple of free arms for the times I need to use one. I have quilted up to a twin size on mine. I have to agreed with getting a table designed for the machine. It sits higher than many other makes/models and that can cause shoulders to ache. I haven't had that problem at all since I got the table. Janome has a variety of walking foot attachments, including stitch in the ditch and 1/4". And my question to the shop person who said it gets in the way when you are quilting - wouldn't you be usning the the walking foot when you are quilting?

Jamiestitcher62

I had the 6600 for about 3 months, and wasn't all that impressed. The Acufeed thing is great, but when piecing the fabric went right down into the hole. You couldn't use a single hole plate on it with a regular 1/4 foot because they don't make one. They only make a single stitch plate to go with the Acufeed 1/4 foot which isn't really a single stitch plate because the needle has to be at 5.5 to use the Acufeed 1/4 foot and the plate looks very similar to a regular zigzag plate, so I got the Horizon, so far so good, it comes with a convertible stitch plate that I can use with my regular 1/4 foot and the fabric doesn't get stuck in the hole.

peabee

i've had my 6600 for about 3 yrs. never regreatted it.

ginnyk

I also have a 6600 and really love it. Mine came with the table and I wouldn't be without it. The accufeed is so much quieter than a walking foot that is attached. I did have some trouble with my thread jumping out of the thread take-up lever, but I discovered that there is a thread guard at the top of the needle that I had been missing when I threaded it. Since I made this correction the problem has all but ended. I did not want a lot of bells and whistles that I would never use. If I need a free arm to hem something, I just pull out the portable Singer, which I also take to class.

sewmom

i've had the 6600 for about a year now. i got the table with it , it does come with an extension table for when it's sitting on a regular table. i also have the 9000-i love my Janomes. i definately recomend sewing on the different machines before deciding.

jigsymom

I have a Janome and would love a new one with more power and goodies lol. I have been looking at the ones you mentioned. Now I am totally confused as to which one I want the most now lol. I just wish I liked my Janome dealer here. I feel uncomfortable when I am in the shop. Glad you menioned the starter fabric. I have found it really does help prevent the mess at the start of sewing.

kjym

I HAVE THE 6500 AND I LOVE IT. i JUST HOLD ONTO THE THREADS ON THE END AND THE POINTS GO RIGHT ACROSS THE NEDDLE HOLE NO PROBLEM.
RIGHT NOW MY 6500 IS ON MY FRAME SO AT THE MOMENT I'M USING IT ON THAT.
WHICH EVER YOU CHOSE YOU WILL LOVE. KJYM KATHY
Sorry forgot I had the Cap Lock on .

kjym

I HAVE THE 6500 AND I LOVE IT. i JUST HOLD ONTO THE THREADS ON THE END AND THE POINTS GO RIGHT ACROSS THE NEDDLE HOLE NO PROBLEM.
RIGHT NOW MY 6500 IS ON MY FRAME SO AT THE MOMENT I'M USING IT ON THAT.
WHICH EVER YOU CHOSE YOU WILL LOVE. KJYM KATHY
Sorry forgot I had the Cap Lock on .

pegquilter8

Love my two 6600's. And my Gem. I would not trade for anything else. Even a free one. Does anyone want a Featherweight?

CrazyAunt

I have a 6500 and a 6600. Love both of them, but I especially like the built in walking foot on the 6600. I put my 6500 on a Gracie Pro quilting table and used it for a short arm quilting system until I got my Tin Lizzie. Both machines are heavy duty and terrific to work on.