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I have the Memory Craft 6600 love it. Love the large harp. Wouldn't hesitate to but another Janome.

if you haven't chosen yet, consider the MC8900.
the extension table is included with the standard accessories.
that's a "must have" (for me, anyway).
i think the extension table sells separately for around $99.

whichever model you choose, you will also want to buy the 1/4" and open toe accufeed feet.
piecing, attaching binding, sewing the binding down, and straight-line quilting become a breeze. :)

I own a 6600 and an 8900 and love them both. I originally planned to sell my 6600 when I purchased the 8900 but it is such a workhorse, I couldn’t part with it. Good luck.

Inquiring minds want to know! What did you decide on today?! 🤗

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Originally Posted by jmoore (Post 8276631)

I own a 6600 and an 8900 and love them both. I originally planned to sell my 6600 when I purchased the 8900 but it is such a workhorse, I couldn’t part with it. Good luck.

So - I went ahead and added the 8900 to my quilting room. Just like you, I now have the 6600 and 8900. I'm looking forward to quilting my first quilt, something that tends to seep dread into me.

I included a table so now I have a corner workstation. It still needs some refinements, but I think it's going to work.

Yay!! Good for you!!! So happy—you’re gonna love that harp space!

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Originally Posted by Fabric Galore (Post 8275857)

You need to ask your Janome dealer when the machine was first on the market. Janome only carries parts for 20 years and then you cannot get parts to have it repaired. I bought the 6500, 10000 and 11000 and I had a lot of problems with the 6500 and I can no longer get parts for it. My 11000 is being serviced and I am holding my breath that it isn't anything major because the parts for it are no longer available. I have been spoiled my 1955 Singer which still sews like a dream and I can still buy parts for it. There is a lot to be said for the mechanical machine.

So, I did remember to ask about future repairs. The shop where I purchased does in-house repairs and have been doing so for more than 40 years. The repairman told me it is not true that Janome parts become unavailable. In fact, he told me a story about a machine that was brought in and he could not find the parts for it - some special disks in the needle head. Janome machined a new set and sent them to him so he could complete the repair. I did not ask the cost!

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Originally Posted by b.zang (Post 8282648)

You are so fortunate to have that kind of dealer. My dealer has been in business for 23 years and works on all kinds of machines but she told me she couldn't get parts for my 6500 because they only carry them for 20 years and my model was 8 years old when I bought it. She also told me that another woman brought in her 11000 and it couldn't be repaired because the part was no longer available. It has made me leery of spending $10,000 or more for the newer model Janomes.

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Originally Posted by Fabric Galore (Post 8282811)

...She also told me that another woman brought in her 11000 and it couldn't be repaired because the part was no longer available. ...

my dealer/service guy told me the same thing in regard to a replacement needle threader.
that's confusing to me because the 11000 has not been on the market for 20 years. :confused:
luckily mine is still in perfect working order.

I did tbe same thing! Only my workhorse is a 14 yr. old 6500 that l was sure l'd never need to upgrade from...but fell in l♡ve with a lightly used 8900 l saw at dealer's stall at local quilt show. Love the new machine, but keeping the 6500 for my grandd. to use ( she's showing interest, age nearly 8.) I keep it in use& threaded up for quick repairs while the Horizon is set up for a different task.