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10-31-2011, 04:17 PM
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New (to me) Machine!
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the Janome 6600 is my all time favorite sewing...
the Janome 6600 is my all time favorite sewing machine...
and I traded it in on at 7700 and sold the 6600 to my sister...
About 2 months later, I bought another 6600 for only $100 more than my...
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09-17-2011, 04:27 PM
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JANOME 1/4" foot frustration
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Maybe the foot was faulty. I have made about 12...
Maybe the foot was faulty. I have made about 12 quilts on the 6600 and never had a problem. Janome has another 1/4 inch foot that will do a 1/4 or a 1/8 inch seam .. with 2 little black guides to...
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09-01-2011, 06:28 PM
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My latest French Braid quilt (Autumn)
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brosier
really gorgeous
really gorgeous
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09-01-2011, 06:27 PM
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OK, so my long arm has to pay for itself-why doesn't his boat?
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yes, well, this is the reason I don't have a...
yes, well, this is the reason I don't have a hubby anymore.
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08-25-2011, 12:25 PM
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Your opinion of Janome Memory Craft 6600 P
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If you do get a 7700, you might consider keeping...
If you do get a 7700, you might consider keeping the 6600, too. I owned the 6600 and loved it; purchased a 7700 and gave the 6600 to my sister. I missed it so much, that I went back to my dealer...
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08-18-2011, 05:11 PM
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FEATHER WEIGHT SINGER
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I'll buy it
I'll buy it
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07-31-2011, 11:19 AM
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Sewing machine question from newbie
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generally speaking, there are usually 2 ways to...
generally speaking, there are usually 2 ways to insert the bobbin, and once you find out if your machine is a P or a Q, it's always easy. Just consider the thread tail as the leg of the p or the...
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07-21-2011, 12:45 PM
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What is this quilt pattern?
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I think the name of it is Storm at Sea or...
I think the name of it is Storm at Sea or something similar
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07-04-2011, 06:26 AM
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Pfaff sewing machine
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maybe you should check with more locally situated...
maybe you should check with more locally situated dealers. Many of the oldies have been sold, and the newer models are not as good as the older ones. I recommend Janome machines for quality.
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07-04-2011, 06:23 AM
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Straight line quilting?
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in the first machine quilting class I took, the...
in the first machine quilting class I took, the instructor told us to use safety pins - spaced about the width of your hand or 4 " apart. We used painter tape to tape the backing down on a flat...
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07-04-2011, 06:20 AM
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Sewing Machine Question...
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For this, I'd highly recommend the Janome 6600!
For this, I'd highly recommend the Janome 6600!
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07-04-2011, 06:19 AM
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Sewing Machine Question...
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Yes, I would go to the local dealers and actually...
Yes, I would go to the local dealers and actually sit down and sew on their floor models and get a comparison. I am particularly happy with my Janome machines - so much so that I hardly look at...
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07-03-2011, 08:44 AM
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Will I be disappointed with Janome 6500
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brosier
Accufeed is a 'built in' walking foot and I use...
Accufeed is a 'built in' walking foot and I use it for anything with multiple layers of fabric - and quilted fabrics, too. It's great.
try searching for Janome Accufeed
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07-03-2011, 08:43 AM
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Will I be disappointed with Janome 6500
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brosier
I agree with most of the responders-I own the...
I agree with most of the responders-I own the 6600 and my sister owns the 6500. I'd spend the extra money for the 6600 or try to find a trade in with a reputable dealer - maybe for less. I also own...
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06-24-2011, 04:02 AM
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Need Help, Please
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In one of the first quilt classes I took, the...
In one of the first quilt classes I took, the instructor took the uncut fabric by one corner, had another person take the fabric by the opposite corner at the other end of the fabric and then they...
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06-20-2011, 03:17 PM
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Help me win this carpenter's heart!
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here's a link for you to see ...
here's a link for you to see
http://my.hgtv.com/share-my-quilt/Special-Occasions/Carpenters-Star/detail.esi?oid=541916
You may have to copy/paste to your browser
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06-19-2011, 05:23 PM
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turning tote/purse straps
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brosier
I LIKE THIS! HAVE TO TRY
I LIKE THIS! HAVE TO TRY
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06-19-2011, 05:14 PM
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Help me win this carpenter's heart!
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how about a Carpenter's Star?
how about a Carpenter's Star?
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06-19-2011, 04:54 PM
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When Making Purses or Totes???
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brosier
I actually use a variety of items rescued from...
I actually use a variety of items rescued from the trash, most of the time. There is 1 kind of cardboard box that has smaller 'corrugations' in it than the regular shipping boxes. I cut 2 pieces to...
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06-12-2011, 11:14 AM
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okay I didn't get the fw BUT>>>>
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brosier
I'd definitely go for the Janome. Last Singer I...
I'd definitely go for the Janome. Last Singer I bought did NOT have metal parts - wouldn't sew... tried to use it for 6 months and gave it to maid - and bought Janome Gem Gold - great little...
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06-03-2011, 07:24 AM
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Why is yellow not a popular color for quilts?
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brosier
I think some of us avoid yellows because they can...
I think some of us avoid yellows because they can easily overpower the other colors. I have often used yellows, but always with a stronger palette unless the yellow itself is very very light. I...
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05-30-2011, 08:50 AM
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True cost of making a quilt, part 2
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brosier
It costs me between $150 and $350 for materials...
It costs me between $150 and $350 for materials to make the quilt - this does not include time spent or any of those intangible things that you cannot price. What this means to me is that I cannot...
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04-09-2011, 02:56 PM
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How do you like your Janome?
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brosier
I LOVE JANOMEs. I own the MC11000, MC10001,...
I LOVE JANOMEs. I own the MC11000, MC10001, 6600, 7700 Horizon, and MB4. I start the embroidery machines and sew things on the 66 and 77s. In the past, I've owned MC300, 1600DP and the JemGold -...
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03-26-2011, 03:30 PM
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What A Waste Of Time And Money
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brosier
I think I'd go find another shop -
I think I'd go find another shop -
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03-18-2011, 03:48 PM
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Taking the time to Thank this Board
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brosier
It's hard to lose your parents. I still miss...
It's hard to lose your parents. I still miss mine and catch myself thinking, "I'll have to show this to Mom" before I remember she's gone and has been since 1997! But, the pain has softened over...
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