Janome 6500/6600 owners please
07-22-2010, 03:01 PM
#61
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I am a new owner of a Janome 6600P. When I was doing research I found a yahoo group just for 6500/6600 owners which now also include the Horizon owners. There is so much information and the people are very friendly - just like they are here. You can join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Janome6500/ it is moderated and you need to get permission but that is quick and painless. Good luck with your new machine.
07-22-2010, 03:51 PM
#62
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Originally Posted by DebraK
I have the 6600, and I LOVE the built in walking foot. Not in the way at all for me, and so very useful.
07-22-2010, 03:53 PM
#63
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Originally Posted by Mousie
I have a 6600, but never even sewn on the 6500 so was hoping to read more comments, out of curiosity.
I love mine, but it is the nicest machine I've ever had. I'm not sure if I'm knowledgeable enough to help.
My dream would be to have a Bernina or Baby Lock, but that ain't gonna happen! :shock:
I just have this idea watching ppl use them on tv, that they are the rolls royce of sewing machines!...and I could be wrong.
what a concept :mrgreen:
I love mine, but it is the nicest machine I've ever had. I'm not sure if I'm knowledgeable enough to help.
My dream would be to have a Bernina or Baby Lock, but that ain't gonna happen! :shock:
I just have this idea watching ppl use them on tv, that they are the rolls royce of sewing machines!...and I could be wrong.
what a concept :mrgreen:
07-22-2010, 04:01 PM
#64
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Location: Wisconsin
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I have the 6600 and the new Horizon. I'm very blessed! I love them both and never had a bit of trouble with the 6600. I was going to trade it in on the Horizon, but changed my mind, because I was just attached to it. The Horizon is lovely because it also has a free arm--and that was my only complaint about the 6600. I've heard that the few features that the 6600 has over the 6500 make it a great machine. I honestly think that you would love any of them. I've been sewing on Janomes for 25 years now and love them all.
07-22-2010, 04:05 PM
#65
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Originally Posted by MarieM
I work at a LQS (authorized Janome dealer) that has a 6500 on sale right now. If you are interested I'll check her price on it. In our area (western MT) a machine with those features are not that popular.
Marie M.
Marie M.
I'm thinking I might hang out and hope to get the horizon at this stage anyway
07-22-2010, 04:08 PM
#66
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Originally Posted by rstinkham
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?
07-22-2010, 04:09 PM
#67
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Location: Cypress (NW Houston), TX
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I have a 6600. The built-in walking foot has never gotten in my way. My dealer called me a few weeks ago and told me that the Horizon is replacing the 6600 and he would give me what I paid for my 6600 if I wanted to step up to the Horizon. I can't afford that. But my point is that if that's the case you might be able to get a 6600 for a really good price.
07-22-2010, 04:14 PM
#68
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Wow..thank you again everyone...so many responses from so many lovely people. I appreciate all your comments and will keep them all in mind WHEN the time comes for machine buying. I hope it's sooner than later..lol.
07-22-2010, 04:23 PM
#69
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Location: Olive Branch, MS
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My sister has the 6500 and I do like it but I wanted the built in walking foot so after finding a dealer who would deal with me on price I bought the 6600 which I have had for the last year. I love this machine and marvel had all the things it can do. I have had no problems with fabric catching unless I get in a hurry and don't get the fabric in right. I do wish it had a free arm but this is not a big issue. I used my featherweight for years without a free arm & managed just fine. The biggest advantange to the 6600 is the stop/start button and the ability to sew without the presser foot. I have bursitis in both hips and fibromyalgia and this is a life saver for me. It is something I could not do without now. Good luck---and don't be afraid to haggle. I got mine new for the same price my sister paid for the 6500---
07-22-2010, 04:32 PM
#70
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Location: Originally from Seattle, now Loomis, Ca
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I have the 6600 and LOVE it! I also have Janome Platinum for classes and a Bernina 200 that I need to become reacquinted with. I got a great deal on the 6600 with the table last summer. Glad I did it then cause I retired this year and couldn't possibly afford it!
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