Long neck sewing machines
06-25-2013, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasSunshine
I have done some research on this subject because I am looking at a straight stitch high speed machine for piecing and quilting. Check out these machines on their respective websites, Brother PQ-1500S, Babylock Jane and Pfaff Grandquilter. By looking at their specs they are all very similar, the main difference will be in price. Does anyone have any comment on any of these 3 machines?
06-25-2013, 09:11 AM
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The SE400 was my first machine. A great little machine but you are right the opening was really small for FMQ. I bet you love your Dreamweaver. I moved to the Laura Ashley and felt in heaven with the larger sewing area.
06-25-2013, 09:21 AM
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I found this online-
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I have a Janome 1600P-DB that I use on a Little Gracie II quilting frame. The machine does NOT have to be used with a frame - you can use it as a regular sewing/quilting machine. It has a 9" throat and a max speed of 1600 stitches per minute (the fastest home machine available). This is a very basic machine. It's essentially a straight stitch industrial sewing machine, no fancy stitches. Janome has three 1600P machines - the standard 1600P, the 1600P-DB, and the 1600P-DBX. The "DB" indicates that it uses a special type of needle, and they are a bit more difficult to find, but if you buy in bulk it isn't an issue. The 1600P and the 1600P-DBX have thread cutters and the 1600P has an automatic threader. The 1600P-DB is around $700 and the 1600P and 1600P-DBX are around $800.
The Janome 1600P is essentially the same machine as the Pfaff Grand Quilter and the Viking Mega Quilter. All are made by the same company, and all are similarly priced. Except the external appearance, they're the same machine.
Juki and Brother both have 9" throat machines, and both have a max speed of 1500 stitches per minutes. They're comparable in price to the others.-END QUOTE
I have the Janome 6500 and the Janome 1600P is in essence the same machine but a straight stitch so no fancies. the automatic thread cutter and knee lifter are very important to me.
Another well trusted machine is the Juki.
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I have a Janome 1600P-DB that I use on a Little Gracie II quilting frame. The machine does NOT have to be used with a frame - you can use it as a regular sewing/quilting machine. It has a 9" throat and a max speed of 1600 stitches per minute (the fastest home machine available). This is a very basic machine. It's essentially a straight stitch industrial sewing machine, no fancy stitches. Janome has three 1600P machines - the standard 1600P, the 1600P-DB, and the 1600P-DBX. The "DB" indicates that it uses a special type of needle, and they are a bit more difficult to find, but if you buy in bulk it isn't an issue. The 1600P and the 1600P-DBX have thread cutters and the 1600P has an automatic threader. The 1600P-DB is around $700 and the 1600P and 1600P-DBX are around $800.
The Janome 1600P is essentially the same machine as the Pfaff Grand Quilter and the Viking Mega Quilter. All are made by the same company, and all are similarly priced. Except the external appearance, they're the same machine.
Juki and Brother both have 9" throat machines, and both have a max speed of 1500 stitches per minutes. They're comparable in price to the others.-END QUOTE
I have the Janome 6500 and the Janome 1600P is in essence the same machine but a straight stitch so no fancies. the automatic thread cutter and knee lifter are very important to me.
Another well trusted machine is the Juki.
06-25-2013, 09:25 AM
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Yep the really cheap option. these throat openings are very high so even though maybe not as wide you can easily get a king quilt in there.
Originally Posted by Candace
A vintage singer 201 or 15 won't cost you more than $100 or so and they have fairly large throats.
06-25-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
Don't forget to check out Juki. I have the Juki TL 98Q and love it. The newer model is the TL 2010Q. It's fast, powerful, will handle a King sized quilt and retails around $1000. It's a lot of machine for a reasonable price. I love the thread cutting buttons, a huge one on the foot pedal and one on the body of the machine, needle up, needle down and the longer stitch length (up to 7 mm). I paid over twice as much for my Janome 6500 and my Juki sews rings around it.
06-25-2013, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasSunshine
I have done some research on this subject because I am looking at a straight stitch high speed machine for piecing and quilting. Check out these machines on their respective websites, Brother PQ-1500S, Babylock Jane and Pfaff Grandquilter. By looking at their specs they are all very similar, the main difference will be in price. Does anyone have any comment on any of these 3 machines?
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