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Originally Posted by quiltstodo
Since you're in San Jose go to Rays sewing center on Meridian. I have gotten all my Janome's there and they are a no pressure store. They also have floor models that are cheaper and trade-ins. Also they have a great trade in program.
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Not all dealers put their newly purchasing customers into a classroom-with-others situation after they've just bought a machine. Mine several years ago gave me private lessons, standard practice.
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I hve the 6600 and I love it. I also purchased the 11000 but am still learning on it. The shop I bougt both of mine from has all kinds of classes and the are great about helping if you have any question.
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I don't know where you are located but my dealer would let you bring in a project or two and sit and sew all day. They would like to sell the machines but feel that they sell themselves.
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it is important before making such an investment to (test=drive) the machines before deciding which one you would want- it is like buying a car- it's an investment and a large purchase- it should not be gone into without as much information and experience as you can accomplish.
see if area dealers offer classes on the machines- then you don't have to be nervous about the pressure- you are there to take a class. |
The Accu-Feed Foot is worth the $$$$ spent. Love my little girl! There are a lot of members here on the board that have the 6600's and if you ever had a question, I'm sure someone would have the answer. The 7700 is an awesome machine, but just can't afford the upgrade at this time.
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I have a new 6600 but I also did very well on a MUCH smaller machine for several years ( even won a third place ribbon at the quilt show). For quilting , the 6600 is just as good as the Horizon except you have two inches more harp space in the Horizon. Everything else as far as QUILTING is the same. You have to decide if it's worth spending $1000 more for the extra stitches and the drop arm for garment sewing. If you do more sewing than quilting, I'd go for the Horizon. If you're a quilter mostly, save the money, buy a 6500 or 6600 and buy more fabric :) Two inches isn't enough to me to justify the huge jump in price. ( like I said, I did just fine on an even smaller machine than the 6600).
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Originally Posted by Holice
since you are looking at the Janome also look at the Horizon It has larger throat area and is great for machine quilting. Mine came with a CD as well.
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Originally Posted by Sassylass
I just bought the 6600 and love it!! Love the fact that I can use cruise control :)) It has a 9 inch throat . When you go to your dealer...ask to use one. I must have stayed an hour trying the machine out and the dealer would show me different stitches and any questions I had were answered. Write your questions down...for if your like me you forget when you get to the store.
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Well, I am opposite of most people looks like. I had a 6500 and upgraded to the 6600. HATED it! So sold it and bought another 6500! I am apt to go from applique one minute to quilting the next and found that having to change the feet was way too cumbersome on the 6600!
So obviously a matter of personal opinion. I know you don't like the idea but the only way to be sure you choose the right machine for you is to go try them out at the dealer. |
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