Which sewing machine would you pick?
#41
I have a Viking SE and have had it for over two years and I really like it, I just traded my Elna 7000 for a new Janome Horizon, and I have not used it enough to really tell you about it but I'm like all the other ladies and you should try out any of the machines you are interested in purchasing, and also try to get a dealer close to you that will work with you on any problems and they have classes to learn about your machine. One of my machine dealer is 30 minutes away and the other is 1 hour away, so I try to call ahead if possible for any help on the machines.
#43
I can't help you because I would like a new or used upper end machine, this just confuses me more. It doesn't take much to do that, though. The info is really helpful. My old Viking died on me a few months ago.
#44
I have a Janome 6600P that I love. I also have a Husqvarna Viking Saphire 870Q that is a wonderful machine. I have never owned an Elna. Test drive all of the ones you are interested in and see which one best suits your needs.
#45
I don't quilt. I come here every day because it is like visiting my mom who did a lot of quilting. I have a viking for 25 plus years and have never had a problem with it. I made all my daughters school clothes and grand daughters clothes. I love my machine and if I get another machine it would be a viking.
#47
I have an old Elna and it is a work horse and now have a new Janome and it is superb also. I would try to find one that offers classes too to figure out how to use all the new toys. I think that all would work excellent although I do love the Janome.
#48
I'm shopping for a new machine, and have narrowed it down to 3. All of them are a huge step up from the Wal-Mart Brother I've had for 15 years.
So, can you tell me which one you'd pick, and why? Thanks in advance.
The choices are:
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 2700 QCP
Elna eXcellence 740
Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140C
So, can you tell me which one you'd pick, and why? Thanks in advance.
The choices are:
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 2700 QCP
Elna eXcellence 740
Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140C
Though to make the above choice, I would go for the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 2700 QCP.
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#49
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Personally I own 2 Janome's including a Horizon 7700 and a DC 3018 and love them both. I would reccommend making a list of the things that you most want or need in a machine and next I would find a dealer that you can trust. Try the machine out. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
#50
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I've had Elna's for 40+ years and was very happy with the 2 I had. I recently had to replace my Elna as they couldn't get parts for it. I looked at Janome and they were good machines (looked at the Horizon but was out of my budget). Have a friend that has had Viking for many years and loves it. I think all three are good machines, try them as much as you can before you decide. Consider price, service available?, warrenty etc. Then purchase and enjoy!!! I ended up with a Baby lock when I replaced my Elna and love it!!
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