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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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.
It may give people the idea that I'm bright and cheerful all the time....
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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
“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
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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
Hugs Ann
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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.
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