You will love the walking foot for quilting!

I love mine - best advice I received was "to read the manual, end to end" and always refer when in doubt.
I keep it right next to my machine and it sure does help.
You will have a snap on chart of all the stitches that really helps a lot (although I haven't used all of them - just a few favorites).
You will enjoy! Carol

Love my 6600.

The cheat sheet is a great tool.

I read through the manual, did everything step by step, and you will love it.

Do a SEARCH at the top of the page for 6600 P. There are lots of us here who have them. Lots of good advice.

Love mine, too. I do refer to the manual a lot.

It really is a fairly easy machine but if you are worried, try to find a Janome dealer close to you. You can usually take classes or ask questions. Just because you didn't buy from them doesn't mean you won't use them for service or buying parts, so they should be very helpful. Just don't go on a busy day.

jealous!!

... good for you because I am saving my pennies for this one. And yes, go to youtube where there are many videos on this machine. I am going to get this model because of the AccuFeed foot. Plus the extra room between the needle and the base for my own machine quilting.

I have the MC6600 and love it. The manual is something to be desired but the janome group is wonderful. They will answer anything.Also, the Janome website has a lot of good information as well. Enjoy! Clean out the bobbin area frequently, and the area around the thread cutter. Don't be afraid to play with it.
MA

I just purchased the same machine on line (have not got it yet, should be here this week) and I joined the yahoo user group and found it to be very useful. I think that group will be so helpful if i have questions

You will love the 6600. The yahoo group helped me get started. 1st thing I did was to copy the manual (there was one online, also) I put this copy in a 3 ring binder. I went over every page and wrote notes on it. I also stitched every stitch on a fabric book and noted the stitch on the fabric. I now keep a spiral notebook nearby also and have pages with titles to separate my notes. Seems the needle can be moved left or right and does get adjusted alot depending on the foot used. The machine has a default setting for the needle, but I soon learned I enjoyed other settings.
My 1st issue was with the thread. There is a distinct feel to the thread when it is properly thread in the upper hook (don't know the real name). Lint has to be cleaned out often. Dealer told me 6600 will use any thread. I do fine certain threads do free motion quilting better than others on this machine.
The yahoo group is wonderful. Try it. Enjoy your new 6600.

Let the sewing stop, pause a second prior to using button for thread cutter. Many folks hit button too quickly causing issues.