Should I make the investment?
 

I have a Janome Magnolia 7330 which I love. But.....am looking at the Janome 6500P. Does anyone have an opinion on that machine before I make the investment? Why I think I need a new machine who knows? Guess the same reason I think I need more fabric.

I have no idea about the machine. I just want to say I like your way of thinking🤗

I always look at do I NEED it or do I just WANT it. I am still happy with sewing on my Bernina 1530. It really isn't an investment. Welcome to the board.

I have this machine in a previous model called Memory Craft 6600. The reason I bought it is for the large space for maneuvering a quilt when free-motion-quilting. I can easily do a king size on this machine without a problem. I like it for piecing, FMQ, and it is heavy and can handle lots of bulk. It also has an excellent x-large walking foot for stitch-in-the-ditch or wavy-line-quilting. It does an incredible job of SITD. The only negative is that the bobbin area lints up and has to be taken apart to clean every so often. By this I mean the whole bobbin case area has to be unscrewed and taken apart to get to the linty area. There are some facts for you to go on. Have a great day :)

When I purchased a new machine, it was a tossup between the 6500 and the 6600. I think the biggest difference and the most important to me now is Accufeed system....built in walking foot....standard equipment on the 6600. I would encourage you to test drive the 6600 as well...it is a little more, but well worth it.

you probably already know if you should make the investment if you have the funds and want it that is all you have to know

Thanks so much for your input. Of course it is an "I want" not an "I need" so I guess I had better think about it for a little longer. (and just keep buying fabric for now!)

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I have to be very mindful of how I spend my money. And yes I did buy a new machine in the Fall. It was not a need, but was a want. I had money in my budget for it and paid cash.

If you want a new Janome, slow down on the fabric purchases, until you have saved up the money. Maybe you can find a demo model or trade in.

I don't know anything about the Janome 6500P but I too have a Janome Magnolia 7330 and love it. This machine will probably last me for the rest of my life since I also have a Singer TouchTronic machine for a backup. Oh yes, there are more bells & whistles on other machines out there but this one is meeting my needs plus I love it.

There is a Singer S18 which is identical to the Janome 6500P and is made for Singer by Janome and it is a couple of hundred dollars less. Just a thought.

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