Okay, folks, I finally have to share my secret--New Machine
04-24-2013, 08:51 AM
#31
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Bay, Ontario
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Originally Posted by oldquilter
Hi, all. Everyone was so kind when I asked advice on machines, remember when I was ready to shoot my Singer Quantum? My husband asked me to research what I really wanted. Then we drove to Cannonsburg, Pa to the closest Janome dealer I could find(approx 50 miles from home, guess we live in the boonies
.The shop is called Sew Much Fun, Sue Gates is the owner, I was looking for a machine to quilt, sew and do a little embroidery, without a lot of cussing and screaming and crying. Sue was so gracious, showed me the different machines, then she and my husband talked me into the Memory Craft 11,00 Special Edition. Only costs about twice as much as I was planning to spend. But both Sue and My DH were RIGHT. I have had it since March 29, 2013. I have probably sewed every day but a couple since then. I have been holding my breath, not telling anyone about my new baby. I was so gun shy, from my other mess. Anyway, THANKS to everyone, and I am having such a good time again. It has done everything I asked it to do, have yet to break a needle, love learning all the new features. Now I have tons of ideas I want to try, especially with the embroidery feature, and Acufill quilting. And the shop is not so far away, if I have problems. I really appreciate this board, and all the people willing to share advice, and ideas!
.The shop is called Sew Much Fun, Sue Gates is the owner, I was looking for a machine to quilt, sew and do a little embroidery, without a lot of cussing and screaming and crying. Sue was so gracious, showed me the different machines, then she and my husband talked me into the Memory Craft 11,00 Special Edition. Only costs about twice as much as I was planning to spend. But both Sue and My DH were RIGHT. I have had it since March 29, 2013. I have probably sewed every day but a couple since then. I have been holding my breath, not telling anyone about my new baby. I was so gun shy, from my other mess. Anyway, THANKS to everyone, and I am having such a good time again. It has done everything I asked it to do, have yet to break a needle, love learning all the new features. Now I have tons of ideas I want to try, especially with the embroidery feature, and Acufill quilting. And the shop is not so far away, if I have problems. I really appreciate this board, and all the people willing to share advice, and ideas!
04-24-2013, 10:34 AM
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Posts: 605
You did the right thing, made the right choice. I own an MC8000, MC9000, MC11,000 and the 6600 quilting machine. I also own Viking's - #1+, Designer 1, Des. SE, and Des. Diamond. I know.... by now you think I am nuts having so many machines. I also own a PE300 Brother (just 12 lbs. for traveling), a 221 Featherweight, and a Singer Treadle. Yeah, I guess I am a little fanatic about sewing machines. It's just that they never give you anything on a trade in and I always think it's worth more to me to keep it, than to trade it in for peanuts. Besides, all the machines do different things and I just can't part with an old friend. tee hee, BUT THE POINT HERE IS ....."I LOVE MY MC11,000 THE BEST OF ALL OF THEM. So see, you made the right choice!!! Good for you. I have never had a single problem with any of my Janome's.
04-24-2013, 11:32 AM
#34
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
Congratulations on your new sewing machine, the best tool a girl can have. I have a Janome 4000, I love it and I would highly recommend a Janome, although I'm sure they have come up with a few more bells and whistles since I bought that machine, many years ago.
04-26-2013, 09:15 AM
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,850
Just got a 7700 QCP, love the machine and am still amazed that I got it at such a deal. Had tried sewing on a friend's Janome a while back and hated it as the thread kept jamming and breaking. This machine came into view and I decided to give it a try, am working on a baby quilt with the pattern Shoo Fly.
04-26-2013, 05:36 PM
#40
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Far Far West Texas
Posts: 1,401
I loved my Janome 11000 SE. Easy to use and did so much. My dh traded it for the Horizon 12000 and love-love- this machine. I have had lots of machines over the years and the Janomes have been my favorite.
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