MamaHen

I guess it would depend on what you want to do with the machine. Will this be your only machine? Or do you have others capable of doing decorative stitches. I am one that thinks that one needs & wants is good but always buy one or two grades up or you'll be wishing you did 6 months down the road. I just bought the Baby Lock Ellisimo about 6 months ago not knowing the Destiny was on the Horizon, if I had I might have waited.

Quiltngolfer

I love my Janome 8900. It's a big heavy machine and has everything a quilter would want. That sounds like a good price. It's what I paid.

indycat32

I love the accufeed foot on my Janome 7700. But what I really want to know is where you're finding an 8900 for $2500. That's what I paid for my 7700 last December. The 8900 where I bought mine was priced at $4500, which I think is the official Janome price. At the time Janome was offering no interest financing on purchases over $4000 and they were pushing the 8200 and 8900.

sewbizgirl

You can't beat the JUKI!! I adore mine, and I have had many, many sewing machines.

tallchick

I have a Janome 6500 that is okay, I have a Juki F600 that I adore!!!!! I think you would love the Juki and could spend the extra money you saved on more fabric, a awesome table, a Juki f600......
Let us know which on you get!!!!!

susie-susie-susie

I love my Janome 7900. It is a workhorse. It is my second Janome--the other is a 4800 that is over 10 years old. It is still going strong but has a small harp. There are a few extras on my new machine, but it works very much like the 4800. That made it very easy to learn. I don't see very many votes for Janome, so I had to add my 2 cents worth.
Sue

Colorful1

I have a straight stitch only Juki TL2010q that I absolutely adore and that replaced my Janome Horizon 7700.
The Juki is designed for piecing and FMQing, has wide bed, speed control, and is fine w all threads I've tried thus far. I smile whenever I use it. Plus, it's mechanical, not computerized, so there aren't those concerns It won't become obsolete in the next 5 years and it cost way less than the Horizon.
It sews stitches that are more beautiful than my vintage Berninas (imo) and it comes w all the feet needed to start quilting!

Imo, it's reliable, the foot control thread cutter is fantastic, the knee lift is convenient, the threader is easy to work, it doesn't require a 'leader' when starting a seam, it easily sews over bulky seams (think several layers of denim), etc. etc. etc. It is a quality machine through and through. I own(ed) many different machines and this is my favorite. I enjoy it far more than the Janome Horizon 7700MCP I owned previously. I find it far easier to get a consistent scant 1/4" seam allowance on this machine.
It comes w 3 different 1/4" feet: the all-purpose straight stitch, the compensating, and the walking one. I've used them all, depending upon my needs.
I chose this model based on 1) my desire for solely a straight stitch machine w a large throat space, and 2) the outstanding reviews I consistently read about it.

Some people say the threader is difficult. Make sure needle is in its highest position and the presser foot is lowered. I personally haven't found any issue w it.

Happy sewing!