Do you have a Janome Memory Craft machine?
07-13-2019, 02:17 AM
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if you haven't chosen yet, consider the MC8900.
the extension table is included with the standard accessories.
that's a "must have" (for me, anyway).
i think the extension table sells separately for around $99.
whichever model you choose, you will also want to buy the 1/4" and open toe accufeed feet.
piecing, attaching binding, sewing the binding down, and straight-line quilting become a breeze.
the extension table is included with the standard accessories.
that's a "must have" (for me, anyway).
i think the extension table sells separately for around $99.
whichever model you choose, you will also want to buy the 1/4" and open toe accufeed feet.
piecing, attaching binding, sewing the binding down, and straight-line quilting become a breeze.
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07-14-2019, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jmoore
I own a 6600 and an 8900 and love them both. I originally planned to sell my 6600 when I purchased the 8900 but it is such a workhorse, I couldn’t part with it. Good luck.
I included a table so now I have a corner workstation. It still needs some refinements, but I think it's going to work.
07-29-2019, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Fabric Galore
You need to ask your Janome dealer when the machine was first on the market. Janome only carries parts for 20 years and then you cannot get parts to have it repaired. I bought the 6500, 10000 and 11000 and I had a lot of problems with the 6500 and I can no longer get parts for it. My 11000 is being serviced and I am holding my breath that it isn't anything major because the parts for it are no longer available. I have been spoiled my 1955 Singer which still sews like a dream and I can still buy parts for it. There is a lot to be said for the mechanical machine.
07-29-2019, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by b.zang
So, I did remember to ask about future repairs. The shop where I purchased does in-house repairs and have been doing so for more than 40 years. The repairman told me it is not true that Janome parts become unavailable. In fact, he told me a story about a machine that was brought in and he could not find the parts for it - some special disks in the needle head. Janome machined a new set and sent them to him so he could complete the repair. I did not ask the cost!
07-30-2019, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Fabric Galore
...She also told me that another woman brought in her 11000 and it couldn't be repaired because the part was no longer available. ...
that's confusing to me because the 11000 has not been on the market for 20 years.
luckily mine is still in perfect working order.
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07-30-2019, 08:22 AM
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I did tbe same thing! Only my workhorse is a 14 yr. old 6500 that l was sure l'd never need to upgrade from...but fell in l♡ve with a lightly used 8900 l saw at dealer's stall at local quilt show. Love the new machine, but keeping the 6500 for my grandd. to use ( she's showing interest, age nearly 8.) I keep it in use& threaded up for quick repairs while the Horizon is set up for a different task.
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