Rhonda K

Did your design files come in different formats? You will need software to convert them to the correct format for the machine.

There may have been issues with the design digitizing which lead to the problems. The thread may have been threaded wrong. So many other possibilities. Visit the dealer again and see another design.

Yes, to turning in all the original accessories that came with the machine. You keep any extra ones that you purchased. Check the manual as there should be a list. Keep a copy for you and one for the dealer so you know they were all turned in at trade-in.

See if there are any dealer events coming up that you can attend. You get to see the machine brand in action for a whole day. There are usually discounted prices and packages available.

Don't be shy about negotiating discounts for the other brand machines. They are available too. If there are upgrades to the machine, you can negotiate to have those included. These large machines need a rolling bag so be sure to inquire about them. Good luck on your decision!

ssorrow

I called the Janome dealer and explained about the discount I would get on the Bernina machine and asked if that was the bottom price for the MC15000. She said it was because I was already getting a 1299.99 machine for 7999. I told her thank you anyway. 10 minutes later I got a call back and the person said the owner really wanted to get rid of this machine. They would take 6499. if it was cash. Can I assume this is a good price or am I missing something. Thanks.

kittiebug

I love me Baby lock and janome ,

ssorrow

Just an update on my sewing machine search. After researching and trying out machines until I was sick of all of them LOL, I bought the Janome Memory Craft 15000 floor model for 6400.00. I thought this was a pretty good deal and it comes with a complete warranty. I love it!! It does everything I want and then some. Plus, I still have money in my pocket. I can't ask for more than that. Thanks to everyone that offered input. It was really appreciated. I initially had not even considered a Janome until so many owners talked about how much they loved their machine. That's why I love this forum. I don't post very often but I read a lot!!!

TheMerkleFamily

Congratulations! I'm glad you found the perfect machine for you! Happy stitching!

WesternWilson

One thing I learned is that the machine you use for piecing is probably not the same as the one you want to use for quilting the quilt.

I started with a lovely D1, thinking I would love the embroidery options. I did a bit but it was not for me. I sold the D1, which I realized was also not great for piecing: the feed dogs were made such that the fabric swung a bit as you ended a seam, and while I could compensate, it was frustrating to always have to watch the seam ends did not wander.

I bought a used Bernina 170 off EBay and love it for piecing. But it is really too small for quilting on, so I got a Juki 2010Q for that. The Juki is also very nice for piecing.

And now I am gearing up to go longarm!

cashs_mom

I have a Bernina Artista 180 which I really love. I learned to FMQ on it. It does not have BSR. But I bought a Juki 2200 QVP Mini a year and a half ago just to FMQ quilts since it has a large throat area. I only had a small amount of trouble going from the Bernina to the Juki. Mostly I was used to not having to mess with the tension much on the Bernina no matter what type of thread I was using. I did have to adjust the tension quite a bit on the Juki. Other than that I do fine with the Juki. I have several vintage machines that I use for piecing also.

Nvango

I love my Janome 1500. I use it for embroidery and quilting and love it. I have gotten some discs/ downloads to do but have not tried them yet, as I am pretty new to quilting. I have a husband who is tech savvy, who helped me with the download process for designs. I love the Designs by JuJu for embroidery downloads for my quilts. They are beautiful, reasonable, and come out perfect! The appliqué for kids shirts are beautiful and fast to do. I got mine with
12 hours on it on eBay for less than 1/2 price.

ssorrow

What a coincidence. I just finished one the Designs by JuJu. I am also on her Facebook group. I also get a lot of embroidery designs from Emblibrary.com. I am still learning my Janome but I've been really happy with everything I've tried to do on this machine.

Maia B

Someone said:

“Just to warn you, typically the feet for a Bernina can only be used on that model and that model alone and you might not be able to use them on another machine”

That’s completely false. “Old style” feet can only be used on machines about 30 years olds do older, but new style feet fit on all the Bernina models since the 1530 & 1630 of the 1990s. The wider 9mm feet will fit on 5.5mm models, though it doesn’t make sense to use them that way. The narrower 5.5mm feet can be used on the 9mm models, and the machine’s security feature can be set to allow only straight stitches or maximum 5.5mm wide stitches. The coded C feet will even fit on models that lack the sensor to read the coded lens. The D feet with the cut-out for the dual feed mechanism will fit on models without dual feed, but again, it doesn’t make much sense to use them that way.

Being able to share feet and accessories between models is a major advantage that Bernina offers.