i decied on an elna this time around. Nicer stitches and they seem to be more precise. The elna 6600 I got has soo many feet and a cute compartment, I think that won me over. It has 200 stitches and was very affordable :)

Mine is due to arrive tomorrow, I will post pictures.

YAY Sewcrazygirl! So happy you're finally getting a machine!!! :D

YAY Sewcrazygirl! So happy you're finally getting a machine!!! :D[/quote]

thank you, I am soo happy. Sewing machine shopping is harder than buying a car! :lol:

Hi,
In reference to some of the other posters - perhaps the sales associate that is trying to "push" a certain machine is doing his/her job by listening to your wants/needs and is trying to match the best machine to you. Just because someone "pushes" something toward you does not mean that there is an ulterior motive. Figure out what you want/need and test drive them to see if one "feels" better than another. Good luck!

I agree, it is a personal choice, but if you have one, and love it, just let us know.

I have 2 janome embroidery machines and never ever have a bit of trouble with either. I love them and my dealer is great.

i have a janome and i love it; and i am in the process of getting another one. there is a place here in town that sells, repairs, and demonstrates. i got one with the needle threader and it works great. eye site is going fast it seems... :lol:

tjb

When I was shopping for a new machine, I sewed on a Janome 6600 and did not like it, especially for free motion quilting. Another lady was in the shop at the same time and was having problems with her Janome (FMQ). So I waited and purchased a Brother QC1000 at a quilt show. I really like it. The dealer is about 2 hours from where I live, but they have excellent service. As others have said, decide what features you would like to have and then go to different shops and try them out. Take your own swatches to sew on--especially a sandwiched quilt sample to try quilting on. Good luck on your decision.

Hi,
I bought two Janomie machines and my son bought one for his wife, I traded the newest Janomie for a Bernina which I love to distraction, but I kept the old Janomie because it does awesome satin stitch and when I'm working on a quilt and I have the walking foot on the Bernina, I can switch over to the Janomie to do the satin stitch or any other fancy stitches without having to remove the walking foot and change the settings, I would recomend the Janomie to anyone, and I've had a lot of sewing machines in my lifetime.

Hi Sewcrazygirl!! I like that name, finding a new machine is harder than finding a husband!! wonder what one will last the longest? hope the husband does!!