Janome Horizon owners
#42
I have the 6600 and love it. I bought it just before the 7700 came out. I would like to have the 7700, but can't justify the extra expense this soon after buying the 6600. The 6600 sews and fmq's beautifully.
#43
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 1,866
I love my Janome Horizon but I did have a major problem with it. Something went out on the circuit board and it took about 3 months to get it back. Haven't had a problem with it since. Luckily, my dealer loaned me a Horizon while he had mine. I think I was one of the first to get mine so they probably have the problem fixed now on the newer machines. I also like the larger harp (wish it was bigger) and the knee lift. I am going to have to try the stop-go button. One reason I bought the Horizon is because my dealer gave me full value on the 6600 I bought from him a couple years early. I do miss being able to wind my bobbins while sewing - something the 6600 does but not the Horizon.
#45
Hi Guys,
How much is a Horizon in the USA..... over here they are £1799.00. When I got mine (I pre ordered it so I got it the day after it was released in the UK) I got a fantastic deal from my sewing machine guy........ so I just wondered how much you gals are having to pay.
Hugs
Caroline
How much is a Horizon in the USA..... over here they are £1799.00. When I got mine (I pre ordered it so I got it the day after it was released in the UK) I got a fantastic deal from my sewing machine guy........ so I just wondered how much you gals are having to pay.
Hugs
Caroline
#46
I traded my 11000SE for the Horizon 12000 and love it. I have had it almost a year and no problems that reading the book didn't solve. The Yahoo 12000 group is great and the Janome website has lots of information and videos on using the different feet. I think you can't go wrong with a Janome. I have a small one for travel and my grand daughters use it when they sew.
#47
Do any of the new models have a setting where you can set it to automatically lift the presser foot slightly when you stop with the needle down?
As I do mostly machine appliqué this (and the lock stitches) is the best feature on my Pfaff.
Would love to know!
As I do mostly machine appliqué this (and the lock stitches) is the best feature on my Pfaff.
Would love to know!
#48
I have had my 7700 for a year and a half. Paid $1999 with an old kenmore trade in, I love the machine, BUT there is one drawback for me, I have a little hard time changing the feet(the screw is very close to the light) BUT even with that I would not trade it. Love the 11" throat. I used to have the 6500, and loved it (kept it) but for FMQ the extra inches are great, I do all my own quilting. Good luck with making a decision. I also sew everyday (in the winter) usually many hours a day. And have not had problems, But I give it a break in the summer t golf.
Last edited by toodie11; 11-12-2012 at 08:50 AM. Reason: Addition
#50
I believe the 8900 has an option to have the presser foot lift automatically when you stop. I use the knee lift on my 7700 to do the same but an automatic lifter would be nice, I think
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