Some of you may remember my post topic "Eastward Bound & looking for great quilt shops". Well, I'm back from my fabulous trip and sad to share that my luggage - containing clothes (for 6 weeks), quilting fabric, the quilt for my grandson (my avatar), gifts, toys, books (for my grandkids), my Dell netbook and worst of all, my ELNA machine - was stolen from my car.

To add insult to injury, I had called the insurance company just days before to increase my deductible from $500 to $1000! :-( My daughter says I was really tempting the gods. :cry:

So (deep breath) I'm in the market for a replacement machine as my stolen one hasn't shown up on eBay or in local pawn shops. I loved my Elna SU air electronic, even though it's 25 years old. However it was a sewing machine and since February, I've become a quilter.

I'm interested in your opinions/feedback on the Elna 6600 (Quilting Queen). I haven't test driven it, but I've looked at it - twice. I know Janome bought out Elna so there may be opinions about the similarities/differences between the two manufacturers.

Thanks in advance for your input,
KARREN

I have my Elna from 25 years ago that my Mom bought me. Still LOVE that machine. Sorry to hear it was stolen.

OMG! Where were you when it was stolen?

Sorry your possessions were stolen.

I don't know anything about the Elna 6600. I hope you find a suitable replacement machine soon.

I don't have an reccomendations but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry that this happend to you. It is terrible.

The old Elnas were superb machines, but the new ones are not necessarily that way. I would encourage you to look at other brands -- especially Janome, Pfaff and Bernina. Brother also seems to have a good reputation these days.

that is terrible, I hope you get you another sewing machine soon

If your car was in your yard your house insurance may Reimburse you...that is teriible...hate that there are sumbags out there that steal.

I'm so sorry about everything being stolen. Put the picture of your quilt on the lost quilt website so people are on the look out for it. I hope everthing else can be replaced soon-especially your sewing machine!

Such a sad story, I feel so bad for you. What an aweful thing.