She actually looks very much like my Baby Lock Jane

Congrats on your new Juki, I bought a Juki2010T and love it!

I am planning to buy one soon, too. I really need more throat space to improve my quilting. I'm trying to plan when I can go try one out in the coming week. Does this machine prefer a certain thread?

How's it going with the new Juki?

I'm looking at that machine, too, and would really like some feedback about this machine. Now that you've tried it, do you have any tips and comments? Please share!

Ladies... I did not originate this thread but I do have the Juki TL2200qvp mini and I love it! It’s one solid, mechanical machine that provides a fantastic straight stitch and has been a joy to use while I learn to FMQ.

I started from the get-go using aurifil 50wt thread and have had zero troubles.

I oil every 10 hours or so of use, clean any lint at each bobbin change, use only Juki feet/bobbin and have had great luck with Schmetz Microtex needles (80/12). I’ve stitched through thick layers (including ultra firm peltex), jeans, canvas and plenty of quilt blocks - she just purrs and purrs and purrs..

Many will suggest the TL2010 as a slightly less expensive alternative but I appreciated the value of the addl feet offered with the 2200.

Some might say the Juki walking foot (that is included with the 2200) is a bit clunky but I’ve not noticed any problems and it’s worked wonderful for me.

FYI - the TL 2200 is easily used on a Gracie frame too!

Lastly, know that the Juki is straight stitch only and when I bought mine I knew a second machine would be necessary for utility, decorative and quilting stitches.

I have no regrets!

Good luck and feel free to PM me if you have any other questions :)

Christine

Thanks, Christine,
Does the FMQ foot hop? Do you have the table that allows you to turn the machine at a 90 degree angle and free motion? I am going back to the dealer tomorrow and hope to come out with a big box. For years I've thought about getting a sit down Sweet Sixteen type machine but I think this will be more practical for me....

picked one up earlier this month. Looking forward to getting to know it.

Wonderful Sandygirl! Mine is over a year old now and I'm still in the honeymoon phase with it :) I hope you enjoy yours just as much as I do. FYI - I notice you have several Janome machines as well - I picked up a gently used 8900 to compliment the Juki and I find it a perfect pair.

Christine

[QUOTE=TheMerkleFamily;8114538- I picked up a gently used 8900 to compliment the Juki and I find it a perfect pair. Christine[/QUOTE]

Me too!!!!!