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Janome Memory Craft 6600 Professional
These Reviews:
These reviews of the Janomes was not limited
to these machines, but included their entire line. All of the benefits of the lower models are included in the higher models,
and therefore not mentioned again. Thus, the benefits appear to be less and less as the machines get better and better, where,
in reality, all benefits of the higher machines include all benefits of the lower ones, except where specifically mentioned.
A comparison of features and accessories are
presented in tabular form at the bottom of the page.
Why we chose the 6600:
This is Ruth’s machine, and she loves
it. The major advantages over the 6500 are: dual feed feet to keep both pieces of fabric moving together [which is important
in sewing square and having a flat top], and the pressure foot will hold open at the top [very high] position, making
positioning easier for multiple fabrics and quilts.
Check the comparative features...
Check the comparative accessories that come with the machines...
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Professional
Why we chose the 6500:
This is my favorite because it is smooth [with
5 feed dogs], shows you the stitch you have selected on the screen, allows editing of the stitches, has a knee-operated pressure
foot, and a programmable thread-cutter [which is extremely beneficial as I can not easily pick up scissors with my fat fingers].
With these features I can keep my hands and eyes on the project.
Also important to the quilter is that there
are 72 needle drop positions. This means that you can use regular and open feet for quilting and position the needle for your
quarter inch and scant quarter allowances. This is really important as everyone sits differently and sees even the quarter
inch foot at a different angle and the 72 positions will make your allowances exact.
Janome Jem 760 Professional
Why we chose the 760:
This is the first fully computerized sewing
machine. It has blanket stitches for machine appliqué in addition to the zig-zags. The stitch length and width are completely
selectable. There are 10 needle drop positions to assist in “scant” quarters and other such needs.
Attached to the machine is a “cheat-sheet”
that shows all stitches and their numbers so that you don’t have to look anything up in a book.
This machine is lighter than the Gold2 at
10 pounds.
Janome 661 Jem Gold 2
Why we chose the Jem Gold2:
This is a good basic, smooth-running, sturdy,
and portable quilting sewing machine.
It is a mechanical sewing machine rather than
a computerized machines. This means that the 25 year warrantee is not limited by the electronics. It also means that sewing
must go forward or backward, implying that appliqué will be done with zig-zag stitches.
In the event you want to do machine quilting,
you should consider the additional quilting kit.
Please note: we stock only the best models for quilting. We can sell any
model. We are not allowed to sell these models over the internet or by phone. All sewing machines must be picked up in
the shop.
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