If you could get a choice of these machines which would you get???
Janome 6600P, Horizon,or 11000 Special Edition..
I am so undecided on which one cause they are so expensive I dont want to get one and then feel I have to upgrade in a year!
Everyone loves the 6600P...thats what I read about ti anyway !!but has the shorter arm space distance.
Horizon has the longer arm space which I like and is pretty much the same as the 6600.
11000 has it all plus the embroidery that I would really like to have to.
So what's a Gal to do :?: :?:

I love my embroidery machine. It has been great to add it to special projects.

I would also consider the 6500, it has the 9 inch throat space.
JulieM

PS that is what I want.

You should go for the one that has all the options that you will want.

You first have to decide if embroidery capability is a must. If so, you've made your choice.

I agree. I own the 6600. The Horizon is nice but pricey to me. My BFF has it. 11000 is nice but I dont think it has the accufeed.

I would get a separate embroidery machine. That way the embroidery machine can be sewing away while you are working on the other machine.

For quilting, the bigger throat is a huge advantage.

I have the 6600 and I love the accufeed feature. I would certainly go for the largest throat you can get, but accufeed would be a deal breaker for me.

I love to quilt. But, I really love to do Embroidery projects. There are so many gifts that are sewn out in embroidery. Depends on how much you want to spend. When I first started to do the embroidery machines. I upgraded 4 times in the same year as I always wanted just a little bit more capabability..

Decide first what you want to do the most with the machine. I agree with getting a different machine for embroidery only. Have had both and prefer to have one machine for sewing and one for embroidery and a different one for quilting. There is always room for one more machine in the sewing room!
Seriously, decide which options are most important to you. Make a list and be realistic. Prioritize.......

Buy the most machine you can afford. Maybe a little more than you think you can afford. You will never regret having that extra capability.

Really, we all have opinions but the only one that counts is yours! You'll have to make this decision on your own. So, my only suggestion is to write down the things your machine MUST do. Then look at each machine and determine which one is best for YOUR NEEDS. Good luck. (I would be happy with any one.)

Doen't the Horizon have the accufeed ?? It says it has Superior Plus Feed system . Is that not the same ??

What is AccuFeed? I'm a Viking girl.

How about Horizon and separate embroidery machine? Or is that too much? That 11" harp makes me drooooooooool.

It's a built in even feed (walking foot). If I had the $$ I would get the 7700 but if I was interested in embroidery, I would get the 6600 and a less expensive embroidery machine.

I am just a novice, but I have had my 6600 for 3 years now and I absolutely LOVE it. I amazes me what it can do and how comfortable it is----the larger throat and the acufeed is a must in my book. You have to realize that whatever machine you do get, it is like a computer when you bring it home---it will be outdated before you know it. Happy decision making :)

Is Janome the only brand you have considered? You might want to broaden your scope and look at others. Things I feel are a must have some people don't consider important. I'd do a lot of test driving, make a spreadsheet of features, compare things YOU think are important.

My must have list is simple: built in walking foot (all the Pfaff machines I've ever owned had them), 9 mm stitch width, needle up/down, etc. I think throat width is important as well. Get the biggest you can afford because you will find that trying to quilt something big on a small throated machine is a stinker. Probably one of my biggest must haves is dealer support i.e. Warranty service on site, new owner classes, etc. Come to think of it, I guess I'm picky about my machines.

Because I have both a Janome 6600P and a Janome 350E, I think you will prefer having two differnt machines. I had a brother 270 combo and knew after one week that I wanted a machine that would do more and that I didn't like the combo. I'm sure that some of us don't always finish what we are doing. Changing a machine back and forth takes time and it can become frustrating. If you lived closer, I would be more than happy to sell you my 6600P with table as I am wanting a long arm. Good luck with your decision.

I have really been thinking like you on this lol
BUT
It seems alot of the reviews I've read people are having more trouble with the Horizon than they did the 6600P and they are saying the 6600P is sooo much easier to operate and has better stitch quality. so idk what to do lol
maybe they are older reviews and they hadnt got use to it yet .
I talk to a dealer close by today and she likes the 6600P better than Horizon to and she said 6600 was def easier to operate.

Thats what everybody that owns the 6600 says !!But I have not heard that about the Horizon tho thats what scares me lol cause I really want the throat space cause I will be needing it with making big quilts.

thats what I have been thinking to ty :thumbup:

Yes it is the only but I guess I need to check around some. I am also VERY picky thats why this is so hard lol ty for the input tho I really do appr it :lol:

When I was researching for my big purchase, I test drove a lot of machines and I have to admit, some were mighty tempting---BUT I had a budget and the Janome was right up there with lots of pluses for the money. I also was looking for a dealer close by for servicing---which was a bust after a year when she retired :( Anyway, I am pleased with my decision and you will be too----whatever you finally decidej:)

I have the 6600 and i love her.
BUT if you sew garments, it doesn't have the "free arm". i don't believe the 11000 does either.

this was not an issue for me. and i also own the janome platinum, and it does, if i were to ever use it. it is my travel and class machine..12 pounds.

you can go to the Janome website and do a side by side comparison.

all 3 are Heavy,around 25 pounds.
i would love to have more than a 9 inch throat....but i won't trade the 6600 for any machine.

I have the 11000 for embroidery and the Jem Platinum for my everyday sewing and class work. I love them both, and have a wonderful dealer whose husband is very patient with me when I have problems. I will stick with Janome as they have been excellent machines. I sometimes have them both going at the same time. My only problem with the 11000 is I have to have it on my dining room table as I can't get the arm out to embroider in my sewing room. I have dreams of getting a cabinet for it (Horn) but I'm waiting for my ship to come in.

You may want to check out Babylock.

Get the one you like best because if you try to make do with a lessor one you'll regret it later.

Have you looked at the Juki 2010?

I'm going to test the Janome horizon and the 6600 tom. wanted to go today but my dealer doesnt have a 6600 in now she had to get one but she has the horizon ...soooo...that tells me sumn also lol....I think I have voted the 11000 out .....I will get one of these and then get a sep. embroidery machine :D

nothing else is calling to me like the horizon and 6600 lol

thats what I have decided to do get seperate ones ..
how do you like your 350E /
I see alot of people have either the 350E or 300 I think it is.

http://www.sewvacdirect.com/grace-pi...le_d_combo_d_8

WOW What a deal!

I'm sure when I go tom to test my dealer will show me Babylock cause she said she replace it over the 11000 she doesnt carry anymore unless someone wants it . She said Babylock was much better and easier than the 11000 but she didnt say what model of Babylock. But I'm sure I'll find out tom lol

I've seen an embroidery machine creating away while the owner was using her other machine for sewing another project. She has a business embroidering towels and such. I thought it was a grand setup, but I'm sure pricey. Good luck making your decision...make a pros and cons list to help you decide and don't forget to go with your "gut" feeling!
I'm a Janome girl, but I'd love to have a Bernina. Used one in a class and it just hums along! but I'm happy with the Janome.

I have both the Horizon and the 11000 SE and love them both. That said, if I had to choose 1, it would definitely be the 11000 SE--she's my baby!! Several reasons besides the embroidery--bobbin low indicator, easy to read screen, needle down (yes, the others have it, too, but easier on the 11000). Have had my 11000 SE for over 5 years and still in love! Good luck with your decision.

Horizon; which I have. Embroidery is expensive and often times one doesn't use it much after they get it.

I think your statements say it all. You know which one you want, but you seem concerned because not as much owner feedback. Can your dealer give you some owners you can contact?

right cause before you know it you'll end up with 8 to 10 grand in them and thats what I'm trying not to do thats just toooo much !!!!
I want a good quilting machine and a decent embroidery machine .
Not worried about the free arm I have that already covered :-)

I had a Babyloc. I purchased it used, it worked great. Did more than I needed so I was intimidated by it. Sold it last year when I got more serious about sewing and started quilting.
I have a Janome, which suits me fine DC2020. But I have to tell you, the Babyloc I had was the Cadillac. It ran, no it hummed along. Then I took a class and used a Bernina and it hummed along, too. If I had money to toss around I'd get another Babyloc or Bernina, and I wouldn't mind getting a reconditioned machine if the store is reputable and services the unit.