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sew wishful 12-03-2010 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by CarolynW
Sandyl, I have a Husqvarna Designer 1 for sale for $2000. I just measured it and from the needle over it's 7.5 inches. The machine has been sewn on for 69 minutes. It has software (never installed)and an embroidery unit that hasn't been used. Pretty quilts can be made with embroidered centers. Machine cost $5800 when bought.

Why are you selling it?

njh2351 12-03-2010 06:07 PM

you better add about 3,000 more!

njh2351 12-03-2010 06:07 PM

you better add about 3,000 more!

quilterfly 12-03-2010 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I love my Janome 6600 but if I had $3000 to spend I would buy the 11000! But then I'm partial to Janomes. I think you can find a Bernina in that price range though.

Ditto, Ditto!

dojo36 12-03-2010 06:26 PM

i have the janome 6600 and it has a 8-3/4" throat. and i know the janome 7700 horizon has more than that but i'm not sure exactly how much more.

Carrie Jo 12-03-2010 06:34 PM

I have a husquvarna Sapphire 870 I love!!!

sew wishful 12-03-2010 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by dojo36
i have the janome 6600 and it has a 8-3/4" throat. and i know the janome 7700 horizon has more than that but i'm not sure exactly how much more.

I have a cheaper model, but it's throat is about half that! I dislike that part so much. Wonder if I could trade up for one. That would be a wish for the money! LOL!!

fireworkslover 12-03-2010 06:38 PM

I have a Husqvarna Sapphire 875 Quilt machine. Bought in Sept. for $2200. 10" between the needle and the body of the machine. That large space plus some of it's other features where what made me pick this machine. Bernina will not have that large space between the needle and the body - no matter which model you pick. Plus Bernina's prices are much more than other companies. For sure bring fabric and thread you'll be using along with you to try out the different machines and just sit there and try out some different things. Try fmq on a sandwich you bring along.

sewbeit 12-03-2010 06:49 PM

yes,definitely try out a lot of brands..i used to go on saturdays when i worked and i must have tried at least 8 different machines...went back several more times..then spent a few more months thinking about it and finally made my decision..a bernina that i oh so love..since you may have cash in hand dont get too excited or you may be sorry..also at quilt shows you can get great deals..have fun with it..

grandma sue 12-03-2010 06:58 PM

The new Janome Horizon is around $2500 - $3000. I bought one in August and love it. It has a wider and deeper throatplate, has lots of great features. Go to their website janome.com and check it out. I have had Berninas for the last several machines. I still like them and they are very good machines but I love the features on this Janome.


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