Sylvia is a good choice.

I also bought a Janome 6600 when it first came out, had it for 4 years - it was a wonderful machine. I traded it for a Janome 7700 (Horizon), and I wish I had kept the 6600. Janome does make good sewing machines.

you may be foreigners now but I bet you will be speaking the same language very soon. Give that wonderful man a hug!

Sylvia is beautiful., welcome to your new home.

May all 3 of you grow old together.

She's beautiful! I would be SO intimidated staring at all those stitch options. Enjoy her to the fullest and may she be always at your beck and call.

Oh, how exciting. I am happy for you!!

Congratulations, looks like we are bound together by a family tie. :thumbup:

Passing of the Faithful Friend

Old machine, anonymous and broken
May your parts be donated for transplant.
Released from the tension, jams and needle-break
Of this realm,
Find peace, proper lubrication and adjustment
And threads worthy, beautiful and lint-free.

May someone gently whisk the fuzz balls from your innards
And lead you to the land of endless decorative stitching.

I have this machine and love it! I did have trouble with backlash in the bottom thread when I used certain brands of thread like Guterman. A friend recommended I buy a package of teflon washers and they solved the problem. I can use any thread without a problem now. Soooo, I use those washers in every sewing machine I own now! Think the brand is Magic Genie.

Congratulations! Looks great!

I had a Janome 6600 it was a good machine for me, but didn't have it long, traded her in for the 7700 with the 11" throat and free arm. Janome has some really nice stuff for sure. Sylvia and you will be very happy I am sure.