Hi
I'm looking to upgrade from a 20 year old basic sewing machine to a sewing quilting machine. Any advice? I'm almost over the sticker shock. I would like a machine I can use from start to finish .... Quilt blocks to quilting the layers. One machine that appears to meet my needs is the Brother innov-is NX2000.

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SJSCRIBE

I am partial to the Janome brand 6500, 6600 6700

Ditto-I have the 6600. If I had the $$ I'd get the Horizon.

It's a good idea to look on the net for reviews of the specific brand and model of machine you are considering. Sometimes you can find them on Amazon.

http://www.patternreview.com is also a good place to find actual user reviews of specific brands and models. I couldn't find your exact model there, but found this one:

http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi.../Review/1/3534

Bernina. Hands down.

Do you have different dealers near you so you can try out a few brands? There isn't much of a choice where I live, luckily it's Viking and that's what I have and love. I know if I drove an hour or two I'd have more options. But if I have a problem, I surely don't want a long commute to go get it fixed or just for advice. Just something to consider. :)

While looking be sure and check out a Juki 98Q.I just love mine.

The Juki TL98E is another workhorse.

I also love my Viking for quilting, I have an old New Home I love for piecing.

Another Janome lover! Plus, the dealer I work with is wonderful!