I vote for the janome jem. it's $200, but has drop in bobbin, 3128 doesn't. I have the jem and it travels well, is lightweight, but really durable. I didn't notice it jumping around while I was sewing full speed.
I vote for the janome jem. it's $200, but has drop in bobbin, 3128 doesn't. I have the jem and it travels well, is lightweight, but really durable. I didn't notice it jumping around while I was sewing full speed.
Dolores
DH bought me a Brother ce5500 for a back up last year. Weighs 12 lbs. nice little machine.
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“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world, is and remains immortal.”
― Albert Pine
Janome Gem for sure...had one until my daughters' machine broke down and gave her my Gem....she loves it...I highly recommend it!
I just got a BabyLock Audrey, so far it has been great. And for a lightwieght machine it comes with quite a few extras...extension table, 1/4" foot, carry case, and a very nice selection of decorative stitches and the auto needle threader is nice too.
Beth
Creative clutter is better than idle neatness.
I have a Janome Jem that I use to take to classes. Great little machine that just sails along. I would recommend it to anyone.
HUGS,
Lenore
"I'm not crazy. My Mother had me tested." (Dr Sheldon Cooper)
You guys are awesome. I now have some research to do to find the right one for me at the right price!
Cyndi
“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” - Victor Hugo
I got a re-manufactured Singer 7258 Stylist at Big Lots last summer. I'm using it for sit & sew...It has a metal frame but it's light enough to manage well.
*~* Myrna *~*
*~* Quilters lead pieceful lives *~*
Janome Gem, chica! It's my regular machine...
(Yea, I KNOW. I need a BIGGER machine.)
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Last edited by New York Sue; August 29th, 2013 at 11:36 AM.
I really need to get off the exclamation point.
It may give people the idea that I'm bright and cheerful all the time....