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Welcome to the QB bava. Like Murphy224 and meyert, I am curious as to what problems you are having with your 6600. I have had mine since 2011 and it has been a workhorse for me...I was going to sell it when I purchased a Janome 8900 but I just couldn’t part with it. I also don’t think you can go wrong with a Bernina...yes, they are more expensive but the quality and durability is worth it IMHO. Good luck in your search for a machine that is right for you.

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Originally Posted by quiltedsunshine (Post 8239716)

The difference is NG, which stands for "Next Generation." The "old" 570 and the NG 570 are both sold as QE or QEE (with embroidery). I wish Bernina wouldn't re-use their model numbers. It gets so confusing! The NG machines have a bigger throat space, use the Jumbo Bobbin, and have the built-in Dual Feed. The old 570 are smaller, use an oscillating hook and no dual feed. Both have the 9 mm stitch width.

yes, thanks quiltedsunshine

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Originally Posted by jmoore (Post 8239806)

I also don’t think you can go wrong with a Bernina...yes, they are more expensive but the quality and durability is worth it IMHO.

I agree, but the main reasons I decided to get a Bernina were: Pfaff isn't made by Pfaff anymore, and Bernina is one company which still manufactures their own machines (not in Switzerland anymore, but at their own facility in Thailand) and more importantly, they still manufacture their own parts. I learned that many times these newer models quickly become obsolete simply because parts for them are not available for the repairmen to use. What the companies do is offer a ten year warranty on parts, but in six years you can't get your machine fixed because the particular part is unavailable. Why? Because the part you need is not covered by the warranty, instead it is considered a "wear and tear" part. And the company only keeps stock of the specific parts covered under the warranty. For ten years.