Janome mini sewing machine
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#21
04-06-2021Quote:
This made me laugh so hard, I showed it to my husband.(We have granddaughters this age I am encouraging to sew.)Originally Posted by littlehud
My DGD had the Janome Sew Mini. It was great for her. Not to fast and easy to handle. She asked for a bigger machine for Christmas this year and loves her full size Janome. (She is only 6 and has been eying the long arm in the quilting shop we go too. Sigh!!!)
He said, "Maybe we ought to be careful, or we'll create something we can't afford."
#22
Oklahoma Suzie , 03-01-2010 04:29 PM
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yes, nice for taking it with youOriginally Posted by lisalovesquilting
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Me too. I think it would be a good choice. It's great for taking to classes and guilds.
Originally Posted by thequilterslink
i have a janome gem sewing machine and i love it, nice light weight, runs good.
#23
peaceandjoy , 03-01-2010 05:49 PM
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I recently bought a Janome Silver from Kens Sewing Center; so far, sew good (spelling intentional). ;)
The Silver is retired; same features as the basic Gold model. This is a mechanical machine rather than computerized; I think the Platinum is computerized.
As it isn't my "main machine," I didn't need a lot of features, fancy stitches, etc. What I was looking for was a machine that was easily transported (my Bernina, which I love, is 25 lbs. and is inserted in a table) and pieced well. I definitely feel I got what I needed with the Silver Gem.
The Silver is retired; same features as the basic Gold model. This is a mechanical machine rather than computerized; I think the Platinum is computerized.
As it isn't my "main machine," I didn't need a lot of features, fancy stitches, etc. What I was looking for was a machine that was easily transported (my Bernina, which I love, is 25 lbs. and is inserted in a table) and pieced well. I definitely feel I got what I needed with the Silver Gem.
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I have a Janome Jem Gold. Nice compact machine.
Pros: Very light weight...only 12 lbs, which was a plus for portability purposes (especially when you have tons of other quilting gadgets you need to carry at the same time!). This machine doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but has a variety of stitches for basic sewing and quilting, and it also came with a "quilters kit" a variety of feet: walking, darning, 1/4" quilt and a few others as well as a soft cover. Its a nice little machine for piecing and small/medium size projects.
Cons: The internal light is not that strong, so an extra lighting source is needed. The foot pedal for me is a bit narrow and sometimes slips on carpeting, but if you put a non-skid gripper mat underneath or have it on a non slip surface it is fine. The power cord is not that long, so having it close to a power source is needed.
Good luck in your search!
Pros: Very light weight...only 12 lbs, which was a plus for portability purposes (especially when you have tons of other quilting gadgets you need to carry at the same time!). This machine doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but has a variety of stitches for basic sewing and quilting, and it also came with a "quilters kit" a variety of feet: walking, darning, 1/4" quilt and a few others as well as a soft cover. Its a nice little machine for piecing and small/medium size projects.
Cons: The internal light is not that strong, so an extra lighting source is needed. The foot pedal for me is a bit narrow and sometimes slips on carpeting, but if you put a non-skid gripper mat underneath or have it on a non slip surface it is fine. The power cord is not that long, so having it close to a power source is needed.
Good luck in your search!
