Janome or Juki?
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Addison, IL USA
Posts: 1
I have used & worn out several Janome sewing machines over the years. I've never had any problems with any of them & I sew almost everyday, some days many hours @ a time. I always clean the lent after each project or every other day & take it in for a through cleaning, adjusting & etc. every 6 - 12 months. The one thing I love about the Janome is the needle & bobbin tension stays & doesn't change on it's own.
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,991
I have the Janome 6500 and the Juki TL. My Juki sews rings around my Janome. It doesn't have all the fancy stitches, but if you want a heavy duty straight stitch machine that has a wonderful stitch and quilts beautifully, then this is the machine for you.
#16
I have the Juki 2000 which is very similar to the 2010. I didn't feel the need for the extra bucks for what the 2010 offered. I absolutely adore my Juki. I use it all the time. I actually cringe when I have to take out my much more expensive Janome machine when I need a free arm or something other than straight stitch. You can't go wrong with it.
I'm not sure if you found a dealer to buy one but I do recommend Ken's in Muscle Shoals, AL. They're super nice to deal with and have really really good prices - and usually free shipping in the States.
I think you'd love the Juki. I swear by mine. I've posted a few times the list of things I bought for mine - 1/4" guide foot, binder attachment, etc. Love my Juki
I'm not sure if you found a dealer to buy one but I do recommend Ken's in Muscle Shoals, AL. They're super nice to deal with and have really really good prices - and usually free shipping in the States.
I think you'd love the Juki. I swear by mine. I've posted a few times the list of things I bought for mine - 1/4" guide foot, binder attachment, etc. Love my Juki
#17
I also have the Janome 1600P. FYI, the Brother 1500s is essentially the same machine. The Janome has a speed control, the Brother doesn't. The Brother has an auto needle threader, the Janome doesn't. I really like the needle threader, and I can control the speed with the foot pedal, so I prefer the Brother. Hope this helps.
p.s. What's the "QC" for? Mine is a "DB" which means it takes round needles.
p.s. What's the "QC" for? Mine is a "DB" which means it takes round needles.
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 19
I'm just beginning quilting!! I'm very excited to get started... but am a bit confused as to which machine to purchase. I seem to be leaning toward the Janome 7700. Am wondering what the difference is between that and the the Horizon? My sweet hubby wants me to buy a great machine right from the get go! I would be grateful for any and all suggestions to start my journey!! Thanks so much!!
#19
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 127
I went to test drive the Janome feeling confident that I would buy it, but I wasn't sold. So after reading about the Juki 2010 on here I drove out to test drive that one. For me there was no question the Juki was for me. It felt more solid, the thread didn't break, you can easily drop the feed dogs, it has the thread cutter on the foot pedal, no tension issues, SOLD! I want a frame for it now. It only goes straight but that's what I wanted it for, just a simple reliable beast of a machine. Good luck to you, enjoy the search.
#20
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 127
Where did you get your binder attachment, Santa said he couldn't find one.
I think you'd love the Juki. I swear by mine. I've posted a few times the list of things I bought for mine - 1/4" guide foot, binder attachment, etc. Love my Juki [/QUOTE]
I think you'd love the Juki. I swear by mine. I've posted a few times the list of things I bought for mine - 1/4" guide foot, binder attachment, etc. Love my Juki [/QUOTE]
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