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#71
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 124
I am a new quilter and sewer I have a Janome with just the basics and love it I just finished my first quilt full size on it, The machine did great me not so much, It also has the drop feed dogs so you can darn {or free motion quilt on it}.
#73
I needed a backup machine not too long ago, to keep me from going crazy while my main machine was in surgery. Went on overstock.com and got a basic Janome for under $60 and am happy with it. Check this sight out for a good price!
#74
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 206
I love my Janome 6500. They don't make that model anymore, but you can buy it online at several website for 1199. Or new basic model is the Janome 6300. I also have a nice little Kenmore that is on sale thru Sears for about $250. or $300.00 usually $450.00. They are good machines is you want a starter that is not too expensive.
#76
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Grays River, WA.
Posts: 216
Please DO NOT BUY A SINGER, they are not really Singer anymore.
I prefer a Babylock. I know six gals in our quilting group that have Janome at home but they all bought Babylock Decorators Choice. I did too......I have four other very top of the line machines but use this machine for everything!!!!
I have seen them used on Ebay for more than half less then original cost. Going on five years and never a repair.
Joy is using a machine that is user friendly and that is so different from most other machines.
Good Luck - PS Sit down at one and sew, you will love the sound of the motor, smooth, quiet, strong.
I prefer a Babylock. I know six gals in our quilting group that have Janome at home but they all bought Babylock Decorators Choice. I did too......I have four other very top of the line machines but use this machine for everything!!!!
I have seen them used on Ebay for more than half less then original cost. Going on five years and never a repair.
Joy is using a machine that is user friendly and that is so different from most other machines.
Good Luck - PS Sit down at one and sew, you will love the sound of the motor, smooth, quiet, strong.
#77
I bought my two older girls basic Singers. They are great! But honestly if I had to do it again I would go to the dealer and see what they have in trade in's. You could get a good machine with dealer support and service with a few bells and whistles. =)
#78
Power Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,221
I use a basic mechanical Brother that is a workhorse and hasn't given me any problems in the 7 years I've been using it. It isn't fussy about thread or bobbins, metal or plastic. I've been very satisfied with it. I also have some vintage machines. This one is my "go to"
#79
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,361
My sister bought her "Brother" machine at Costco and loves it. It was a quilters version so came with a table. Or maybe find a nice used Singer 99 -15. They are workhorses and maintenance is easy and most can be done by them so lost cost.
#80
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Nova Scotia Canada
Posts: 171
Have you considered a Sears Brand machine ? In Canada, they are made by Janome, but are much less money. I have one I love with 40 stitches that was less than $300.00 here and would probably be less in the US. There are also other Sears models available that are more basic for even less money. Just a thought.........
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