Janome 6500/6600 owners please
08-04-2010, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cat-on-a-mac
Watching this thread helped me decide ... I came home with a new Horizon last night. I haven't really used it yet -- had to go to work today (:-( ) but have been reading the manual, and figuring out how to fit it into my small work space -- I am really excited. I already love the extra lighting and the extended work table. I am anxious to see how it does FMQ. With the large throat, it should really make things so much easier.
Oh, and congratulations on your new machine :)
08-04-2010, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by miss_ticky2
Originally Posted by cat-on-a-mac
Watching this thread helped me decide ... I came home with a new Horizon last night. I haven't really used it yet -- had to go to work today (:-( ) but have been reading the manual, and figuring out how to fit it into my small work space -- I am really excited. I already love the extra lighting and the extended work table. I am anxious to see how it does FMQ. With the large throat, it should really make things so much easier.
Oh, and congratulations on your new machine :)
02-20-2011, 07:37 PM
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I've only been quilting for a little while. I recently got a 6600, and thought I could do my quilting with the dual feed foot, but I can't figure out how to line things up to get a quarter inch (say from seam) with it. It is so wide, and you can't see the measure lines on the plate. Any suggestions? Or should I just pull out the walking foot from my other, smaller Janome?
02-20-2011, 08:22 PM
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There is a 1/4" foot for the dual feed system & it comes with a single-hole plate. It's pricey, but worth the investment. I don't use the dual feed system except when I am quilting or applying binding, but I've never used the plate that comes with it. I use the little 1/4" foot that has the side fence on the right. You will probably need to measure your needle position to the fence and adjust the needle position by widening the zigzag width using the button, even though you're not zigzagging..
02-20-2011, 08:29 PM
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I have the 6600 and at times I've had it suck fabric into the bobbin abyss. Then I started using a folded fabric starter piece and no more sucking. I adore the built in walking foot and I use it for piecing as well as quilting. I wouldn't give it up for the world now that I've had it. I'm not using the single hole plate because I'm moving my needle position for a scant 1/4" and using the walking 1/4" foot.
One thing I don't like about the 6600 is that it seems to be fussy about using different thread in the top and bottom. If I do this, it vomits. It vomits cheap thread too. It's like a temperamental Ferrari.
One thing I don't like about the 6600 is that it seems to be fussy about using different thread in the top and bottom. If I do this, it vomits. It vomits cheap thread too. It's like a temperamental Ferrari.
02-20-2011, 08:35 PM
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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:
02-20-2011, 11:07 PM
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Goodness...I completely forgot that I had started this thread..lol.
The tax man was very good last year and so was hubby (he gave me the balance) so I ended up getting a Horizon in September last year and I'm so glad I did. I simply love using this machine :)
The tax man was very good last year and so was hubby (he gave me the balance) so I ended up getting a Horizon in September last year and I'm so glad I did. I simply love using this machine :)
02-21-2011, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wings
Hi - I have the 6600 - I love it. If you do buy it please consider buying the drop in floor table that fits it so it is a bench machine, because it just makes sewing so easy. This is a big powerful machine, no sucking of fabric with this baby. I did read on Horizon reviews that it does not have the thread guide that the 6600 has which is a problem - by that I mean the ones that sit up tall off the machine so that your thread has heaps of time to straighten before going down through the guides to the needle. The built in walking foot is great and I have not had material snag when quilting with it.
02-21-2011, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sew_lulu
I also have the 6600 and I absolutely love it.
Me too! and i have had it for about 4 years now..no problems at all. i do take it in once every 12 to 15 months..for general maintance,service and cleaning.
i bought the single hole plate,and have yet to use it. i use leaders and enders, so it really has not been needed.
the accufeed has never cught my fabric in the back..don't know why it would. i will say, that is can be a pain to put those feet on and off..not much room for your fingers..other than that, i would make the same purchase all over again.
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