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06-29-2014, 07:22 AM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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I think it all depends on your budget. Babylock makes the Crescendo (sewing only) the Unity (combo) with 11 1/4" throat. But you are talking $4K plus. The Symphony has an 8 1/2" throat. The Jane and Juki straight stitch have a 8 1/2" throat for $1K or less. These are the ones I have experience with.

06-29-2014, 09:45 AM

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Wintersewer

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Join Date: Sep 2011

Location: Central NY

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I have a Janome 7700, with an 11" harp and a real useful built in walking foot.

06-29-2014, 12:04 PM

#23

caspharm

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Nevada

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Quote:

Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter

I have a Janome 8900qcp which has an 11" harp area along with a large table that attaches (included with the machine). I love the extra space. It also has a thread cutter, threader and tons of stitches along with the ability to put things into memory. The dual feed (walking) foot attaches differently and doesn't have that extra arm that others have to move it along. Overall I'm very happy with the machine. It has a much higher list price but you should be able to strike a deal with a dealer to get it for around $3,000. Trying to find pricing and what was reasonable was the hardest part of my purchase. Dealers do not advertise the price on this machine. Others on this board were helpful in letting me know a range to look for. As I understand it Janome will not allow this machine to be sold on-line.

This is true. I bought a demo from my dealer for around 3k out the door and they included classes on the machine. I love the machine and table. I am still learning all that she can do.