Will I be disappointed with Janome 6500
07-03-2011, 04:50 AM
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
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Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
I had the 6500 for many years and loved it -- it served me very well for many years and now DD has it and loves it too. I was really bummed, however, because I bought the 6500 about 3 months before the 6600 came out and I really wanted the accufeed. I tried it out but I could not justify it so soon after buying the 6500, but started saving just the same.
Just about had enough money when the 7700 came out, DH tossed in some more money for Mother's Day and my birthday and I got the 7700. I use the accufeed for almost everything -- I love it!! I don't know how I lived without it.
Just about had enough money when the 7700 came out, DH tossed in some more money for Mother's Day and my birthday and I got the 7700. I use the accufeed for almost everything -- I love it!! I don't know how I lived without it.
07-03-2011, 05:08 AM
#23
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Location: Lakeshore, Ont. Canada
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I looked at all three...6500, 6600 and Horizon and chose the 6600. It sews like a dream. It does not have the free arm feature but you don't need it for quilting and I have several other machines. If you can find a good used one from a reputable dealer it would be worth it. Love the accu-feed feature on mine. Take your time to decide and get the one best suited to your needs. BTW congratulations on your new machine whenever you get it.
07-03-2011, 05:38 AM
#24
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: northeast Wisconsin
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I bought my 6600 several years ago when I retired and got into quilting as my main hobby/activity. I have never taken the foot petal out of the box as I use the stop and start button exclusively and I too love the scissors. My needle threader is getting a work out due to my vision making threading the needle by hand more difficult with age. I love my walking foot and use it and have never had a wrinkle in the back. I love the extra room on the bed of the machine. I am not interested in getting the 7700 as I think it is to much money for a couple more inches.
07-03-2011, 06:11 AM
#26
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern MN
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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
try it first. i just got a used 6500 and cannot get it to free arm quilt for the life of me. It keeps getting caught in the feed dogs and i've heard this is a common problem.
07-03-2011, 06:18 AM
#27
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: was Upstate NY, now NC & TN
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I too was looking at the 6300, but it is brand new and there isn't much information about it. It has all the features I want for a really good price, but it doesn't have the accufeed. I am still making up my mind. It would be a backup to my Bernina so I am not in a terrible hurry to decide.
Good luck with your decision!
Good luck with your decision!
07-03-2011, 07:23 AM
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: northern, CA
Posts: 708
Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
try it first. i just got a used 6500 and cannot get it to free arm quilt for the life of me. It keeps getting caught in the feed dogs and i've heard this is a common problem.
07-03-2011, 08:05 AM
#30
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 380
I see that you all like janomi. I got a machine long ago and the support I needed from the company was bad. They hung up on me and seemed disinterested. My dealer didnt care once i left the store. I found the serger they made was sold also under the Sears name, cheaper and with a few extras. The manuals were identical.. I would get a bernina's or husquhana next time but I have limited ability in this area so probably am the rare dissatisfied customer. Call the tole free number and see if they are more supportive now.
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