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03-16-2025, 09:18 AM

#21

Mavisrandal

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Join Date: Mar 2025

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Hi friends-I am so glad to find this board. I began quilting 5 years ago. Each one takes me about 9 months-like having a baby! I need a machine with long throat (for large quilting) and an adjustable foot so I can fit lots of layers under foot. Not too complicated, please. I found a Janome and a Brother under $1000 at a quilting store. Any advice?

Hey, same pinch!!

I also have Janome and was also looking for a board like this. I used that sewing machine in my boutique and now I have started my blog as well.

06-30-2025, 06:01 AM

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DawnFurlong

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Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Colorado

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Originally Posted by patricej

I have high end machines from both brands and much prefer the janome machines.

if you can find one with a 9" throat or longer, plus accufeed, for under $1,000 snap it up.

@patricej I am considering either a Juki or Janome machine (Juki DX7 or above or Janome 9410 or similar - would consider 6700, tried the M7 in a store once, I liked that machine). I was wondering why you prefer Janome over Juki - as you have both brands? I currently have no deals for either brand closer than 2 hours (and haven't called those shops to see which machines they actually have to demo). I don't think I can find anyone who sells Juki machines within what I would be able to drive.

06-30-2025, 09:33 AM

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patricej

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[QUOTE=DawnFurlong;8692366 I was wondering why you prefer Janome over Juki - as you have both brands?[/QUOTE]

I don't have a juki. I have janome and brother machines. People I know who own juki are pleased with that brand. i can't think of a reason to criticize that brand. not sure juki offers any feature similar to accufeed, though, which is a "must have" for me.

if you can afford an M7 you'd love it for sure. the 6700 would also be a great choice if it's a better fit into your budget.

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06-30-2025, 09:58 AM

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DawnFurlong

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Originally Posted by patricej

I don't have a juki. I have janome and brother machines. People I know who own juki are pleased with that brand. i can't think of a reason to criticize that brand. not sure juki offers any feature similar to accufeed, though, which is a "must have" for me.

if you can afford an M7 you'd love it for sure. the 6700 would also be a great choice if it's a better fit into your budget.

I sure did like the M7 in the store when I tried it out a few years ago! Just don't like the price, really arguing with myself about that part. I think a Janome 9410 or 9450 falls in that same price point. I am glad to hear more positive feedback on Juki, most of what I read is positive. I believe I will end up with either a Juki or Janome. I'll have to call the couple of dealers within 2 hours of where I live and see what machines they have on the floor. It's been a long time since I have demo'd a Juki, that alone gives me great pause. Though I hear wonderful things about Juki Junkies. I appreciate your response!