Janome sewing machines
 

I was wondering if you wonderful folks could give me some input on Janome sewing machines. I have a friend that has a limited income.... and her sewing machine recently went belly up so, she is using a yard sale fine that hops off the table when she sews, so I thought maybe Santa could find something that is reasonable in price that he could drop off at her house this Christmas. She wants to replace her broken machine with a Janome but it doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles but she would like to have some fancy stitches, so since I'm going to help Santa I thought perhaps you folks/elves could give me some input on what you think is a good machine and still reasonable. Thanks to all of you and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

I have two Janome Jems and they have never given me one minute of trouble. They are portable and priced very reasonable for the quality.

The Janome 3160 is a nice little machine, don't know the current price for one tho.

I have a Janome Memory Craft 3000 and have sewn on it for almost 20 yrs not. The only thing that has ever been done to it is normal service. I love it

I have heard lots of good things about Janome. Personally I don't have a Janome sewing machine, but I do have Janome serger and it has been very dependable and easy to maintain.

I don't know your price range, but I think one of the Magnolias is under $300 and they are so pretty.

I bought the Janome Harmony for my DGD...$89.00...and I keep it set up at my house. I run to it when I need a quick fix on someting or to do straight stitching! LOVE it!

This is probably not what you're looking for...but I got a Janome "Sew-Mini" in June. It's 5 pounds, very small, noisy, no light, and has only one foot. But it is a great sewing machine to cart to guild meetings and when traveling. I love it for what it is...a good little lightweight 'traveling' machine.

I had a Brother sewing machine that lasted me 6 years. Probably would have lasted longer, but either was dropped or something fell on it during it's summer journey to see grands. I replaced it with a higher end Brother, and am pleased with that so far.

I also have a Goodwill machine - a Janome New Home that is probably 30 - 40+ years old. All I've done to get it to work was clean and oil it. It's a tough, old mechanized machine and I truly enjoy sewing on it.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Janome, but Brother is a good machine, too.

I bought a Janome machine for my daughter a couple of years ago http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Janome...VVviewprod.htm

and fell in love with it! I recently bought my own Janome http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...uilting/DC5100 and fell in love all over again!

Hope that helps a bit and if her machine she has now is jumping on the table she is using she is going to have to get a sturdier table because every machine will jump. I had mine on a foldable table and had to move it to a more substantial table ( took my mother's vanity, removed the mirror and it worked out perfectly!)

I had a New Home (now Janome) for 40 years and loved it. I gave it to a friend and purchased a HT2008, which is a low level machine but works very well. The current version is DC2012. A friend has the Magnolia and really likes it. I really don't think you can go wrong with even a cheaper Janome. As someone else said, Brothers are also good. Just stay away from cheap Singers.

I, too, love my Janome and I hear all good things about Brother, too. I fully agree with staying away from Singers.

I have a Janome 3050 DC and I love it!!

I have a Janome Memory Craft 4800 QC and I love it.

You should check out the Janome's offered on Amazon.com as they have several under $300. The Janome 2212 is only $179 and there's no shipping cost. It has 12 built in stitches and is kind of cute!

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I think that any Janome you choose will turn out to be a workhorse. The bells and whistles tend to come along with other things like quieter sewing, but I have three Janomes varying in price and they are all great. Choose the model that has the best price with the most features and you won't go wrong.
HO, HO, HO. Your friend is lucky, Santa!

I also have the HT2008 and I love it.

I think the magnolias are good and reasonable, i think they sell them on overstock

I have two Janomes, a Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition and an AQS 25th Anniversary. I love both of these machines and recommend Janomes machines to anyone!

I only have Janomes too. Recently I bought the 7700 model LOVE IT I had used a Decor Excel model for nearly ten years and it only ever had services done to it (its now my back up machine) and I just bought my daughter a JR1012 model to learn on. I haven't had any problems with any of them. Would recommend janome to anyone.

I own 5 Janomes .... I wouldn't trade them anything. It's true they are workhorses and rarely need repair. Good luck and hope she can find one within her price range.

I've owned Janomes for years - decades actually, but who's counting. Love them. I think you get a lot more for less money with a Janome than you do with some other brands.

I have owned three Janome's. My very first one is a 6500 that I won on a quilt run several years ago. We have a beach house where I like to sew and I purchased a Jem for there. It didn't have the blanket stitch, so I replaced it with the next model up that had that one stitch. I love them - just basic maintenance is all I have ever done and I use them a lot. My husband has commented from time to time that when I walk in the door at the beach house, I set up and that machine runs almost the entire time I am there (he's exagerating), but it just goes and goes and never gets tired. I would recommend them any day.

What a wonderful friend you are to her and Santa. I am sure no matter what she receives she will be thrilled. While I do not have a Janome, I have heard nothing but good things about them. I do not think you could go wrong getting her one. Best of luck shopping, and Merry Christmas to you as well.

I think it depends on the budget and what it is to be used for. After many years of having just one machine, I now have 3, all Janome. I have a small portable to take to group, a really heavy duty straight stitch machine for almost everything and a higher level machine with lots of fancy stitches. IMHO, quilters' machines are not a one size fits all situation. For a very limited budget, I'd suggest a garage sale hunt.

I have 3 different Janomes and wouldn't change brands.

I nave a 11000 have had no trouble in 5 years not been back to the shop
I would buy a janome great machine

First: What kind of sewing does she do
Second: What is Santa's budget
Third: If there is a local shop that sells machines, look for a good used one
Fourth: If not Third then go back to First and Second but get new machine from shop that can provide service.
Mail order is ok (sometimes) but one needs local support. I got a very good older White machine recenty when I wanted to play Santa. Local dealer had lots of used machines It works great.

I have a $200.00 brother quilting machine from wal mart and love it. This machine does it all and than some. It runs so smooth also.

My friend has a Janome and a Bernina. She like the Janome much better

I use a DC 2012 and love it. It can serge and has a bunch of zig zag stitches, using it non stop now for 3 years. Has done everything I want, love it. I paid about $300 but you may get a deal on a used one at your dealer. A real work horse. I have even done free motion on it.

I have a DC2010. It is my second Janome and I love it. I don't sew every day but when I hit a hot streak it goes and goes.

I love Janome...my first machine was a Kenmore, about 6 years old now. It was made by Janome and and is a great machine.

I bought a Janome HD-3000 this fall and I love the machine. It had the weight to hold itself steady when sewing, the cost was so much less than I expected with a Janome name, It sews so well, has about 18 different stitches, I really love the machine. I bought it on Amazon at a nicely discounted price and I am so glad that I did. I would highly recommend it.

I love my Janome. Have had it for a long time. They are well made.

I like the older machines, my 11 year old Janome is a dream. There are machines on Craigslist (eastern shore), as well as on the Delaware Craigslist. Also, try on Ebay. Some of the new machines (all brand) have manufacter's issues, and are pricey. A better used machine may be your best bet.

Check out these machines and shipping is free!
http://www.tonyssewingmachine.com/se...s/janome.shtml

Hanbcock Fabrics have machines on sale now...Check them out...

I love love love my Janome have sewn with one for over 30 years I have had probably 6-8 of them. The Jems I think 4, gave them to relatives who need a dependable machine. When we moved I sold my embroidery and serger, miss them but just don't have the room. Their new owners continue to tell me they are great. I now have a Janome Memory Craft 6600 I purchased new a few years ago what a wonderful machine. You can sew with or without using the foot peddle meaning if you are quilting a large item - place the machine on your counter then you have all that room for your quilt to rest instead of using your shoulder! Stand up straight reduce the speed, press the start and happy quilting. I owned a quilt shop and used this to demonatrate quilt blocks etc.

Search on Craigs List, ask around, go to a Janome Dealer, they know & they service.
Did you know: Jamone has the largest bobbin holds the most thread? Quiet - dependable. Service once a year for continued sewing pleasure. Change your needle after every big project. The blue tip needles are great.

Need more info? I'd be most happy.
What a nice Secret Santa are you.

Jumping is definitely caused or aggravated by the type of table. Another solution is to slow down, that will also help.

I own 2 Janome, one is over 30 years old and going strong, the other one is s "Quilter's delight" model bought on sale for $99, I have 3 other sewing machines, more sophisticated, but the Janomes are my favorites!