Hi everyone, I have recently begun quilting again and I have a Janome 8900. My machine is way too big to haul to class. Can you give recommendations for your favorite classroom machine? I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, maybe $750 - 1000. Thank you, in advance, for being kind enough to share your knowledge with me.
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Janome Jem.... NOT computerized... I have one and love it... Jean will tell you that their Hello Kitty one is fabulous too.. available on Amazon I think..."Each day well-lived and Happy;
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I envy you!
I would check out the Janome Gem. It's very portable.
Unless, of course, you can lay hand on a 'old school' Singer Featherweight....I really need to get off the exclamation point.
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Pfaff Passport would be my choicesigpic:icon_hug: Iris Girl = April = fabric, Fabric FABRIC!!
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Pfaff Passport. AWESOME little machine.CathrynComment
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I recently bought a Babylock Anna. I love her! She weighs 15 pounds and is a great little machine for piecing. She is very easy to carry around to classes. I almost bought the Janome Gem Gold, which I have heard nothing but good things about. The Anna just had a few more features that I wanted. She was under $250 on sale with an old clunker as a trade-in.
Check the web, but the best thing you can do is find a good dealer that sells a variety of machines and try out as many as you like. There are lots of nice little machines out there.
I also suggest you buy a carrying case when you buy a machine if you want to bring it to classes.Cyndi
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I take my old Viking Rose. She's light and still a work horse.🌺 LorieComment
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I just traded my Janome Gold in after one year for the Janome 7360 pictured because it had a bit more on it . A bit heavier but I like it better. Paid under $500.sigpic
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Pfaff Passport. IDT system is wonderful. About $600, 14 lbs. Great machine.Comment
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I would recommend the Pfaff Passport. The idt will spoil you and it is wonderful to sew on.AnnComment
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I have the babyLock Audrey and love her, light weight and she came with 1/4" foot, extension table and quite a few nice stitch options.Beth
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Have you considered the Viking 100 Q machine. My machine has been to a number of classes, and worked flawlessly. It has been sewing up foundation piecing for a year and a half. It is very percise and weighs about 15 lbs. Very easy and comfortable to transport. I love it.Comment
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I have Audrey by Babylock. I found out yesterday they quit making her though. She weighs only 11 pounds and came w/her own carrying case and extension table.pat.
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Just curious - what does IDT mean?Originally posted by Sharyn J View PostComment
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I have a little Janome that cost me about $230. It is lightweight and perfect for class.Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.
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