Donna H-M

I got mine in Februrary. Traveled 2 1/2 hours to get it. I love it and don't want to use my other machines anymore. Lately I have been using the acufeed for almost every project. I didn't go back for the class, they showed me alot when I purchased it and I have other Janome machines. They all seem similar. I do not hesitate to get the manual out to try something new with this machine. Made my first button hole the other day using Auto with the button in the foot. Had to look up the setting even though I have done this many times with my 10000 machine. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.

SunlitenSmiles

the knee lift is great when you get used to it.
try using your left foot for the floor pedal and your right knee for the lift.....'corse i drive stick shift too ;)

quiltbuddy

I bought this machine a month ago and love it. The thread cutter is great plus the fact that you don't have to hold the threads to start up again. Do you use the even feed for just piecing? With which foot?

MamaHen

The problem with most trying to use the knee lift is that it is too high with the machine sitting on a table top. Mine didn't fit in my sewing table until my husband & I made a few modifications to it. I lowered the machine just so that I can use the clear table that came with the Horizon as a the filler, it covers the entire cutout. Now the knee lift is much easier to use in fact I love it, it keeps both my hands free and I can keep my tweezers in my right hand and don't have to put them down each time to lift the presser foot. Like anything else, the more you use it the easier it becomes.

BarbP

I love my Horizon and I am on the Yahoo Horizon Group and learn a lot from the ladies on there. The knee lift is one of my favorite things. Have fun with your new machine.

IrishNY

Enjoy your new machine!

quilter on the eastern edge

The instructor at one of our Guild workshops used this machine. My thoughts were,"Do you need a degree from MIT to understand all of those bells and whistles??". Enjoy yours!!

cat-on-a-mac

I have had one for almost a year now, and love it for all the reasons everyone has stated. I had some quality issues with my particular unit, but eventually Janome replaced it... so far the new unit is fine. I LOVE the large throat space and the extra lighting. I use the knee lift all the time. At first, I didn't like that I had to move my leg so much to reach the lift, but I have decided that's a good thing. It keeps me from pressing on the throttle pedal while I"m lifting the foot.

One feature I depend on heavily is the settings "memory". You can configure the machine so that when you power it on, it comes on with the settings at which you powered it off. Like, if you change the stitch width or length or needle position. This is NOT the default configuration, however, so you have to specifically set this.

Becky Mc

I have a Baby Lock and I don't use my foot peddle or my knee lift I like just pushing the button and it sews can adjust the speed. Makes it hard for me when I sit at my elna or my 15-91 I keep forgetting that I have to step on the peddle.LOL

Rabs

I got mine this past May and haven't done my new owners class yet but learning from the DVD & the Yahoo group, I am using it with no problems. Since I was going from a bare bones older Singer, I am sure I am not using it to its full potential but after school starts back up I will take my owners class and really start using it.

Good luck with yours!