I have the Janome 6600 and it is great. No low bobbin warning but it does all I need. I don't FMG at all so I can't speak to that!
I have the Janome 6600 and it is great. No low bobbin warning but it does all I need. I don't FMG at all so I can't speak to that!
My friends hear the song in my heart, and sing it to me when my memory fails.
Eileen
Shirley aka buckeyequilter
I work to support a sewing habit that I don't have time for, because I work!
I too have the Janome 6600 and love it, especially for FMQ as it has such a good sized throat. One thing I will say with the loops on bottom problem is that that is a tension problem. Try sewing in a straight line - do you have loops then? If you do adjust your top tension a little until the thread is even top & bottom. If you don't have loops when sewing straight then you have moving your material too quickly. Something we are all guilty at times especially on curves of any sort. Think of it like driving a car - slow down for the corners! Hope this helps.
Jan
I just purchased the Brother Simplicity SB3129; a very affordable dealer sewing machine! It does everything I wanted a machine to do! Here are the specs!
Basic Features
LCD Size (Horizontal x Vertical) inches 2.0 x 0.7
Stitch Select 10 Key
Screensaver No
On-Screen Help Yes
Built-in Languages No
Lighting 2 LED's
Needle Threading System Advanced
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor Yes
Thread Sensor No
Thread Sensor On/Off No
Automated Upper and Lower Thread Cutting Yes
Quick-Set™ Bobbin Yes
USB No
Computer Connectivity with Update Capability No
Memory Card No
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Work Space (Height & Width) inches 4.1 x 7.4
Maximum Sewing Speed (Stitches Per Minute) 850
Knee Lifter No
Feed Dog 6
Back to Beginning Key No
Built-in Sewing Stitches (Includes Buttonhole Styles) 129
Buttonhole Styles 10 One-step
Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts 3
Stitch Width 7mm
Stitch Length 5mm
My Custom Stitch™ Feature Yes
Sideways Sewing No
Start/Stop Button Yes
Speed Control Yes
Needle Position Key (Up/Down) Yes
Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature No
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Yes
Presser Foot Leveling Yes
Pivot Function No
Drop Feed/Free Motion Yes
Free Motion Quilting Foot No
Built-in Quilting Stitches No
Included Quilting Feet Yes
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Accessory Storage Built-in
Included Accessory Feet Buttonhole Foot, Overcasting Foot, Monogramming Foot, Zipper Foot, Zig Zag Foot, Blind Stitch Foot, Button Fitting Foot, Walking Foot, Quilting Foot
Other Included Accessories Knee lifter, accessory pouch with seam ripper, needle set, twin needle, cleaning brush, eyelet punch, screwdrivers (2), spool caps (3), extra spool pin, grid sheet set, power cord and operation manual
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Warranty 1/3/25 year plus warranty. See plus warranty for details.
Machine Dimensions (H x W x D)
Sherri
I have the perfect machine, the Elna 7200. It has a longer throat, and I have no problem FMQ on it. No problems at all, it is a workhorse! I purchased this several years ago, and it is now offered in an upgraded model that has a differential feed attached, the eXellence 720. Many decorative stitches and feet, easy threading and bobbin insertion.
I have a few machines...but this is my favorite. It is a Kenmore machine, made by Janome.
KENMORE 385-19233 Computerized Sewing Machine Review ? The Sewing Machine Lady
Shirley aka buckeyequilter
I work to support a sewing habit that I don't have time for, because I work!
Be warned. I am BORED.
This could be dangerous.
When you get cold just go stand in the corner.
They are usually 90 degrees.
A giraffe's coffee would be cold by the time it reached the bottom of his throat.
Ever think about that? No? You only think about yourself??
I researched sewing machines about a year before deciding on Lucy..... My Brother Simplicity Professional. She was about seven- fifty, so I had to trade in my older Janome DC2007LE in order go buy her....
I love this machine! It has the most baby for my buck.... Lots of great features. My two favorites are the auto-cut feature, and the drop in and sew bobbin.....no bringing up the thread..... It won't work if something isn't right....red light goes on. She's fairly quiet, and came with a full compliment of feet, including a walking foot and a FM. foot..... Threading is easy, as is bobbin winding, and there is an a one finger auto threader... I love Lucy, and am so glad I took the plunge and bought her....
I just finished quilting my first lap sized quilt on Lucy, and all went very well..... I use a thin batt, Mountain Mist Cream Rose, and spray baste, so I was able to quilt, using an N foot (required for the stitch I used) instead of the walking foot. I had no problems at all, and love how it looks.
Brother seems to give you more fearures for what you pay than other brands.... I'm a Janome fan, so it was a little hard to switch.... Especially when I had to trade my Janome in (I still have a Jem Platinum), but I am glad I did. I got the features I really wanted, at a reasonable price.... A Janome with the same features would have cost a lot more.
BTW.... I watched Mary Fons demo threading her Baby Loc, and the set up....including the auto threading were identical to my Simplicity.... I couldn't tell the difference.....
Good luck finding the right machine for yourself.... Take your time, and read a lot of reviews,..and shop at a dealer... I knew the minute I saw Lucy that I had to have her, and have not been one but sorry....
Sandy from Cincinnati
AKA Kermit
Shirley aka buckeyequilter
I work to support a sewing habit that I don't have time for, because I work!
I never have any tension problems with my older Bernina. It does not have some of the automatic features you want, but to me never having to worry about thread nesting or other tension issues is the most important thing. The other features are minor conveniences but tension is absolutely crucial. You might just consider an older Bernina if your dealer has one. Mine is a 1230 and I have never had any problems with it. Used 1230's go for around $600 I think. I got mine quite a while ago but it looks and sews like new.
Marci