Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
06-13-2012, 01:40 PM
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Have any of you ever bought a machine based on the great reviews out of state eventhough there isn't good local support? While the Juki is suppose to be a really great machine, I'm just worried that if the time ever arrive that something needs to be repaired, it will be more of an ordeal. Or should I just be playing it "safe" with a Janome? Mind you, from what I've read, these are all great machines in themselves, so I'm sure I'd be happy with either one of them.
06-13-2012, 01:48 PM
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I bought a 7700 earlier this year for quilting, and love it. However, for your purposes, the one thing that I've found disappointing is that it doesn't cope well with several layers: I tried to quilt a top with some bulky seams and my machine didn't like it at all: I ended up with a broken needle and eventually had to use my Singer 201. So if you frequently need to sew several layers, I would definitely test drive this machine before investing such a serious amount of money.
06-13-2012, 08:14 PM
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That's good to know, annesthreads. I will be trying out several machines this Saturday when I make my trip to the sewing machine dealer. I love the harp space of the 7700, but also love the strength of the Juki F600. I do plan to have more than one machine down the line, so perhaps I can always add another high power machine for the bag making purposes. I plan to do a lot of quilting and the 11" harp space on the 7700 sounds quite enticing, as I would rather try to do my own quilting instead of bringing it to a long armer.
Have you had any issues going over bulky seams when it came to quilting with the 7700?
Have you had any issues going over bulky seams when it came to quilting with the 7700?
06-14-2012, 10:32 AM
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Don't know a thing about the Juki, but I LOVE my 6600 ... and don't even consider the 6500, the 6600 has a lot more to offer and for only a little more $.
I've heard good things about the 7700 but unless you HAVE to have a freearm, you'll be VERY happy with the 6600. Ive sewn denim quilts, outdoor cushions, boat bags etc w never a problem. If you have a cabinet or custom table, be aware the 7700 is a larger machine, and won't fit in most.
I've heard good things about the 7700 but unless you HAVE to have a freearm, you'll be VERY happy with the 6600. Ive sewn denim quilts, outdoor cushions, boat bags etc w never a problem. If you have a cabinet or custom table, be aware the 7700 is a larger machine, and won't fit in most.
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06-15-2012, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Quiltlove
I have the Juki 2010Q and if any other of my machines quit on me, I would go right out and purchase the Juki F600. I purchased my 2010Q from a dealer in Arizona and I live in Maine. I purchased sight unseen and have never regretted it. Most machine dealers/repair people will be able to fix any problem. But the chances of having a problem are nil. Juki's are great machines and you would be pleased with the F600 without a doubt.
unseen. There are no Juki dealers in my area either but most dealers service just about all kinds. Also the Juki is a good price. JMHO.
Elaine
06-18-2012, 08:17 AM
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Well, I did it! We made our trip to San Marcos to SMP. We had spoken on the phone with one of the salespeople there before the trip and she was very, very informative. We met up with her. When we arrived there was a monthly meet and greet/show and tell going on at the store, where regular customers would meet up and show off their latest projects and to hear the latest news in the sewing world.
They had food catered for the event, which is nice. We sat down at several machines and went through the demos and some sewing. She showed me the Janome 12000 just for kicks. Great machine, but way over my budget and I'm not looking for an embroidery machine at this time.
She then showed me the Janome Horizon 7700, which I really liked. The 11" inch harp space and the free arm were exactly what I was looking for. It did have a little trouble with the bulky seam denim test, but the machine didn't have in a denim needle or thread when we ran that test. I didn't even ask her to show me the 6600, as I felt that I liked the Horizon.
She then showed me the Juki F600. Wow, this puppy is super quiet! It just purrs when I sew on it, and it went through the layers of denim without a hitch. The denim needle wasn't on, but she did use a sharp needle and it was perfectly fine. It was definitely more a workhorse of a machine. I really liked that one as well.
So, DH and I thought about it and we decided to take the Janome Horizon 7700 and the Juki F600. We were about to seal the deal until DH reminded me of the Bernina 820 that the owner had pointed out to us when we walked in. It had just come into the store as a trade in. They just got done servicing it and it was clean. It had everything and all the original packaging it came in. They even unpacked it out of the box for me and the machine looked in better condition than the floor model they had out. All for a price that was a total steal. Berninas have never been in my radar, mainly because of the price. They took it out for me and unboxed it. They showed me a demo and let me sew on it. I was in love.
So, we talked about it again for another 15 minutes. I had my iPad with me, so I did some quick research. Then we decided, I wanted the Bernina. I was nervous, the price was too good to be true, but it came had a warranty. But I figure it was a BERNINA! We told them our decision. Fast forward, we ended up with the Bernina 820 and the Juki F600 as a back up and take to class machine for me. We also got 36 months of 0% financing, which was EASILY doable for us. They totally made it worth our while for making a drive down to see them.
After we paid, I sat down with the service guy and he gave me a class on how to use the Bernina. He was very thorough, provided me great tips that weren't in the manual. Also made me sit down and do it as well until I got it right. He recommended that I should schedule a class whenever I can to sit with their Bernina instructor so learn the machine more in depth, as they offer free lifetime classes.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Since it was my first grown up machine purchase, I wanted to take my time to try out and pick the best one for me. We got there around 10:30a and didn't leave the store until after 5p. My salesperson and the owner were very patient, and not once did I feel pressured on having to buy something. If I had felt any pressure, I would've just turned around and walked out. I didn't get a chance to visit the Eleanor Burns quilt store in the area, since we were there for so long, but there's always another trip.
They had food catered for the event, which is nice. We sat down at several machines and went through the demos and some sewing. She showed me the Janome 12000 just for kicks. Great machine, but way over my budget and I'm not looking for an embroidery machine at this time.
She then showed me the Janome Horizon 7700, which I really liked. The 11" inch harp space and the free arm were exactly what I was looking for. It did have a little trouble with the bulky seam denim test, but the machine didn't have in a denim needle or thread when we ran that test. I didn't even ask her to show me the 6600, as I felt that I liked the Horizon.
She then showed me the Juki F600. Wow, this puppy is super quiet! It just purrs when I sew on it, and it went through the layers of denim without a hitch. The denim needle wasn't on, but she did use a sharp needle and it was perfectly fine. It was definitely more a workhorse of a machine. I really liked that one as well.
So, DH and I thought about it and we decided to take the Janome Horizon 7700 and the Juki F600. We were about to seal the deal until DH reminded me of the Bernina 820 that the owner had pointed out to us when we walked in. It had just come into the store as a trade in. They just got done servicing it and it was clean. It had everything and all the original packaging it came in. They even unpacked it out of the box for me and the machine looked in better condition than the floor model they had out. All for a price that was a total steal. Berninas have never been in my radar, mainly because of the price. They took it out for me and unboxed it. They showed me a demo and let me sew on it. I was in love.
So, we talked about it again for another 15 minutes. I had my iPad with me, so I did some quick research. Then we decided, I wanted the Bernina. I was nervous, the price was too good to be true, but it came had a warranty. But I figure it was a BERNINA! We told them our decision. Fast forward, we ended up with the Bernina 820 and the Juki F600 as a back up and take to class machine for me. We also got 36 months of 0% financing, which was EASILY doable for us. They totally made it worth our while for making a drive down to see them.
After we paid, I sat down with the service guy and he gave me a class on how to use the Bernina. He was very thorough, provided me great tips that weren't in the manual. Also made me sit down and do it as well until I got it right. He recommended that I should schedule a class whenever I can to sit with their Bernina instructor so learn the machine more in depth, as they offer free lifetime classes.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Since it was my first grown up machine purchase, I wanted to take my time to try out and pick the best one for me. We got there around 10:30a and didn't leave the store until after 5p. My salesperson and the owner were very patient, and not once did I feel pressured on having to buy something. If I had felt any pressure, I would've just turned around and walked out. I didn't get a chance to visit the Eleanor Burns quilt store in the area, since we were there for so long, but there's always another trip.
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09-02-2012, 02:09 PM
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Juki dealers?
Originally Posted by nannyrick.com
I agree. I also have the Juki2010q and love everything about it. I also purchased from the dealer in Arizona,sight
unseen. There are no Juki dealers in my area either but most dealers service just about all kinds. Also the Juki is a good price. JMHO.
Elaine
unseen. There are no Juki dealers in my area either but most dealers service just about all kinds. Also the Juki is a good price. JMHO.
Elaine
Is it permissible to mention the dealer if you are satisfied?
Thanks-
Louise
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