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Posted by Taria on July 27, 2008, 3:09 pm
I think if you need an all round machine that is going to do everything
this machine might be a good choice. I just think all the wear and tear
MQ'ing does makes a dedicated SS large harp machine more sensible if
that is what you are going to be doing a lot of.
YOu could actually probably buy the 6600 and 1600 both and save on
service bills in the long run. Max speed on 6600 is 1000spm while the
1600 is well, 1600 spm. Like a car, you won't use all the power but it
sure is nice to have it when you need it. I really have found the
feet on the 6600 are kind of cumbersome for fine stitching. No matter
which one I use. I have been doing window coverings and the accufeed is
great for that but it is hardly find small work.
The biggest lesson on buying new machines is to find a shop that has
been in the area and is probably going to stay in business. Otherwise
you might as well go with the lowest price online. A warranty is only
as good as the dealer. Janome has not been supportive to me since the
local shop went under. Having to pay to have a brand new machine
serviced is stinky.
Taria
Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
> The Janome 6600 is The Perfect Machine for quilters- I have loved mine
> for almost two years now- and it is reasonably priced for all it can do
> and all its features. It has the larger harp, the needle up/down with
> the knee lift, it has the built in walking foot called the Accu-Feed and
> you can go as fast as you want with it unlike an attachable walking
> foot, it has two 1/4 in. feet- one for regular sewing and one for use
> with the Accu-Feed. It has a speed control so you can set it slower or
> faster- I use it at the halfway point for MQ'ing and that keeps me at a
> steady speed that works with my hand movement on the quilt sandwich. It
> has an automatic thread cutter- just push a button and the top and
> bobbin threads are cut. The larger harp makes an amazing difference
> when MQ'ing and it comes with a larger platform/bed for supporting the
> quilt sandwich. I can't remember all the extras it has (too many!) but
> the satin stitch is beautiful and it has 5-6 different buttonhole
> stitches- the zig-zag and the buttonhole can be adjusted in length and
> width in almost microscopic increments- plus other decorative stitches
> and two alphabets for your labels. I love the stitch that is a chain of
> hearts- one or two of the hearts make charming tacks for a 'tied' type
> quilt. Do look the 6600 up on www.janome.com and see all it has to
> offer. And with all the hard work my machine has done it's never failed
> me in any way nor with any thread I threw at it from BottomLine fine
> poly to invisible to rayon to 12 wt. cottons (I just use the proper
> needle and don't have to adjust the tensions!) nor any thickness of
> fabrics and battings in multiple layers. (When I was making handbags I
> had to sew thru as many as 8 layers of fabric- with some fused together
> with Heat & Bond Lite- plus 2 layers of Warm & Natural!) It takes on
> any challenge from PFP to thread painting to piecing to quilting without
> complaint. Yep, I'm sold on this machine- as I've shouted to this ng
> many times. LOL
>
> Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
>
>
>> Eventually, I hope to buy a machine that is more suited to machine
>> quilting than my Kenmore (although I've got no complaints with it as a
>> good standard sewing machine). And no, I won't be buying a
>> long-arm--can't afford it. That said, I'd be very interested to hear
>> what features you think are important on a machine dedicated to
>> quilting, and which brands you like the best and why.
>> TIA!
>> --
>> Michelle in NV
>> http://community.webshots.com/user/desert_quilter
>>
>
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