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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Comparing the 6600 with the 6260 Janome
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Comparing the 6600 with the 6260 Janome
Well I spent an hour looking at the Janome machines and came away with brochures for two different ones, the 6600 and the 6260 which is much less expensive. The 6600 (as you all will know) has absolutely loads of embroidery stitches which I will probably never use, and does of course have some features that the 6260 hasn't. The lady demonstrating, to be honest, wasn't very familiar with the 6600 and wasn't a quilter. It did seem incredibly complicated to me and I have retreated back home to study the literature! I am going to go back tomorrow morning for another look. I don't want to buy something that I will be disapppointed with. Thank for continuing to listen to my ramblings!Tags: None
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I recently looked at the 6600 before I ended up buying my Bernina... it was not the machine that was my problem it was the educator. The 6600 can use the GRACIE stitch regulator the same one that is used on many of the mid and long arm Gracie quilting machine.
If you are a machine quilter that is a big plus when you look at machines. The ability to do the decorative stitches allows the machine to free motion quilt more effectively. It upscales the type of mechanics built into the machine.
Regardless of which machine you select make sure the shop you buy from has a GREAT REPAIR ( may you never need it) department and educator / classes for your machine. They should teach classes includes basic quilting techniques. If they do not you might want to look for a shop that does. I bought my machine at one store near my house but I took my classes at a specialty shop 50 miles away (pre- arranged.)
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I have the 6260, the Quilter's Companion. I LOVE my machine. It has done everything I've asked of it. Even with the small throat, I've been able to quilt larger quilts (not always really well :lol: ) That said, I want the 6600. I priced it when they were on sale a while ago and even trading in the 6260, it was more than I am comfortable with now. It will remain on my wish list though. Gloria getting back to reality after record breaking warm weather
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I don't have the 6600, I have the 6500. Except for the foot feed, the functionality is nearly the same. Get the 6600! Don't worry about all the extra things it can do -- it has a wonderful stitch for piecing and the larger harp to fit when you machine quilt and applique. It is easy to use, you just turn it on and begin to sew! But you can make it complex with the extras it has, if you want to. I've had it for over four years, and wouldn't trade it for the fanciest anything else :shock: I also have a smaller Janome that I use for classes, and it's a wonderful machine. But I am truly in love with my 6500
But please do find a shop that will show you, sew on it, and be sure they have good friendly customer service.
Hope this helps!
Brita
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Hi Brita - I have arranged to go back on Monday to our local stockist - although I didn't find the demonstrator there all that knowledgeable the owner of the shop is very helpful and I know that they offer good after-service. He has given me a good price so I will order the machine. Should be with me by mid-week. I think the main reason I decided to go for the 6600 was that it will cope with large quilts and although I started off as a handsewer I have soon realised that even though I still enjoy sewing by hand, I would like to get some of my projects finished! :lol: :lol:
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My first Janome was the 6260, and I still have it to take to classes. It is a great machine. I also have the 6500, which is my workhorse. I take it to all day workshops and sewing group.
The bells and whistles on the 6600 are great, and the larger sewing area is so nice. Make sure the shop can help you with lessons, etc. There is a Yahoo! group for the 6500/6600 which has been very beneficial to me to tips and solutions. Through it I have learned more than even my best dealers (okay, I admit, I have 3 to choose from) If you have any questions, give me a shout!
Maggie in E. Central Illinois
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
-
I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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