Janome Horizon 7700 or 8200? Do you have one?
12-19-2013, 05:34 PM
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I've sent you a PM.
From what I've read, the 8200 has some improvements over the 7700, especially concerning the ease of removing/ replacing feet. I decided to go with the 8900 myself as I want to do some decorative stitching. I've had mine less than a week, but really like it so far.
From what I've read, the 8200 has some improvements over the 7700, especially concerning the ease of removing/ replacing feet. I decided to go with the 8900 myself as I want to do some decorative stitching. I've had mine less than a week, but really like it so far.
12-19-2013, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Gayle8675309
How wide is the throat on the dreamweaver?
Is the price over $2500?
Thanks.
Is the price over $2500?
Thanks.
12-19-2013, 06:08 PM
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I bought the 8900 in August. I love, love, love it. It has a lot of room for quilting and all those decorative stitches are great. I especially like the programmable stitches for starting and stopping quilting. I was going to buy the 7700 when I went shopping, but tried out the other two and decided on the 8900. It was only a few hundred difference in price. They were all great though. You won't be disappointed with one of those three.
12-20-2013, 01:34 AM
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The needle threader is picky, you need to make sure the needle is position at the highest point.
Originally Posted by JackieQuilts
I've had my 7700 for about six weeks and really like it. I had only sewn on Bernina for the last 30 years. It is easy to learn how to use and the FMQ is very roomy with the large throat space. The extra lighting is very nice. The only thing I haven't mastered is the needle threader but I could never master that on my Bernina either!
12-26-2013, 11:55 AM
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Well I have decided to buy the Janome Horizon 8200. I just couldn't justify spending $700 more for the few additional stitches that the 8900 has.
I pick up my new baby tomorrow! I'm so excited!
I pick up my new baby tomorrow! I'm so excited!
12-28-2013, 08:10 PM
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I have the Janome Horizon 7700QCP. I love it.
Originally Posted by Gayle8675309
I am looking to buy a wide throat machine for FMQ'ing. I've narrowed the choice down to Janome, and between the 7700 or the 8200. I would love to get the 8900, but it is out of my price range.
I was wondering if anyone has either of these machines? What are your likes and dislikes?
Thanks.
Gayle
I was wondering if anyone has either of these machines? What are your likes and dislikes?
Thanks.
Gayle
01-03-2014, 12:51 AM
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Just wait a few months and the Janome 8900 will come down in price. That's what I want, and I've been watching the sales. I understand it is the machine that solved the problems from the 6600P through the 7700 and the 8200, and it's expected to be a "classic" machine for a long time to come. Or so I've heard.
01-03-2014, 03:39 AM
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It took me a while to figure out the needle threader also. the trick is you have to have the needle all the way up in the up position.
Originally Posted by JackieQuilts
I've had my 7700 for about six weeks and really like it. I had only sewn on Bernina for the last 30 years. It is easy to learn how to use and the FMQ is very roomy with the large throat space. The extra lighting is very nice. The only thing I haven't mastered is the needle threader but I could never master that on my Bernina either!
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