Best "work horse - no frills sewing machine"???

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09-13-2011, 10:04 AM

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QuiltE

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Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts

Ali, I had originally thought that a thread cutter was unnecessary . . . UNTIL . . . I got my 6600P. Now I can't live without it! It really saves on thread as you only are left with 1/2" tails. No more groping for the scissors somewhere under your work! :-) The knee lifter - well after 5 years, I'm getting better at putting it to use! My first sewing machine after getting married was a Singer Golden Touch 'n Sew in a desk cabinet. It had a knee bar that pushed on the foot pedal wedged into a holder. Even now, some 40 years later, I keep wanting the knee lifter to make the machine run!!! It's wonderful for appliqueing as you can keep your hands on your work & use your knee to lift the presser foot when you need to pivot.

Did I write this?
I just got my Janome 6600P as well .. and I keep trying to make the machine go with the knee lifter too!!! Flashbacks to the old black Singer cabinet machine I learned on as a kid with the knee pedal instead of a foot pedal. When I got my first machine as an adult, I swore I'd never learn how to run it with a foot pedal .... and now, talk about confusion! :lol:

Proof positive ... Old habits die hard!!!!!!!
All in good time, I'll learn again. Right?

09-13-2011, 10:05 AM

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Ngeorgia

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I bought a Pq1500 has enough frills for me with the harp size, needle up down and cutter and the $600 from allbrands didn't break the bank.

09-13-2011, 10:05 AM

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DebsShelties

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Love my Brother PQ1500s

09-13-2011, 12:58 PM

#64

megs0863

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Happy with my Janome 1600 DBX, but for a true workhorse (sewing heavier fabric), I bring out my old Singer 15-91.

09-13-2011, 01:44 PM

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4js

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How heavy is this machine??? Is it to heavy to be carrying to retreats and other quilt activities??? Thanks??

09-13-2011, 01:45 PM

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MsLoriAnn

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Originally Posted by Plumtree

I like my Janome MC6600

It has the auto cutter and the auto down feature. It has a side bar for my leg to lift the pressure foot but I am kind of a short person; 5'3, and I have a hard time using that but otherwise I couldn't ask for much more.
I will be adding a Janome 300e or 350e in the near future, like for Christmas.

Happy Shopping

Tammy

Tammy, my knee lifter had a set screw. I readjusted it so it "leans" more to the left; easier to use this way.

LoriAnn

09-13-2011, 02:54 PM

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Linda S. Davis

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Janome 6600 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-13-2011, 05:14 PM

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Bren

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Ditto no prob with FW. I love my Bernina.v

09-13-2011, 05:43 PM

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Bernie Miller

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Bernia, Bernia, Benia. The only machine. Mine is over 30 years old and I love it as much as a member of my family.

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09-13-2011, 09:48 PM

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madamekelly

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Originally Posted by 4js

I have 3 featherweights - which I love but lately it seems that I have 1 or 2 in for repair all the time!! I use them to sew on ALWAYS!! My question is if you were investing in a "modern work horse" what would it be. I would like to have the thread cutter and needle up and down as part of the features. Is there such an animal??? 4js

I have a Brother NX650 Quilting machine than I just love, user friendly, needle up/down, needle threader(love it!), 3 Alphabets, auto button holes, stitch design saver, Feed dog adjustment, 3 speed controls, huge table, bobbin thread cutter, dual thread cutter, and a regular thread cutter on the front, take your pick! I paid right at $1000 on sale, but worth every dime to me.