dead sewing machine : (

I think the 6600 was more chosen because folks are used to buying Janome
brand and they were cheaper. I think they are for the most part the Quest
and
the 6600 are about the same machine.
Thanks, Taria

"Alice in PA" wrote in message
...

I, too, have the Babylock Quest. I purchased it after trying many machines,
and after much thought. A couple years after I bought it, it had a
"computer problem"; well, it sewed all by itself!! That might be a good
thing, but I had to turn off the machine to get it to stop! When it was
repaired, they upgraded the software to the Babylock Quest Plus, and I love
it! So many more people bought the 6600 at about the same time. I always
wondered if I made a poor choice. But, I did want a free-arm machine, and
all the feet were included.....no extra expenses! I use it every day, and
clean it myself....I'd definitely recommend trying one if you can. I see
there are a few on Ebay right now.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"IMS" wrote in message ...
Sorry to hear about your machine problems, Taria...and can certainly
relate to the frustration.

I have a Babylock Quest Plus which is very similar in size and
features to the MC6600. The model was updated last year to the
Babylock Serenade.

Love mine; I lusted after it for two years and found a used one at a
great price. I especially love it for free motion quilting because of
the large opening.

-Irene

On Sat, 7 Apr 2012 19:46:11 -0700, "Taria"
wrote:

Well, the hated (around here) janome 6600 contoller died again. A spring
inside broke. We'll try to
find a new spring but short of that I am thinking seriously thinking it is
time to let this thing go. New
controller somewhere around $100 and I just don't enjoy this hulk even
that
much. Maybe trade in time.
Anyone have any luck with a similar type machine that is a different mfg.?
I'd like something with a
larger harp that will do a buttonhole machine applique stitch and
mechanical. I don't have much idea what is even
available right now. I wanted and lusted after this machine for over a
year
when I finally bought it and
I still can't believe how it just isn't for me. : (
Taria

I have a Babylock Ellegante and a Brother Quattro. I doubt you'd be
interested in either, but since I do a lot of embroidery they work for
me. Brother makes very good machines.
Gen

On 4/9/2012 7:50 PM, Taria wrote:
Gen, what do you so on that you like? Heck, anyone willing
to give me some things they like about newer model machines?
I'd like to hear the good and bad on specific models.
Taria

"Gen" wrote in message ...
And I, on the otherhand, HATE my Quest. I'd be happy to sell it.
Gen

On 4/9/2012 7:01 PM, Alice in PA wrote:
I, too, have the Babylock Quest. I purchased it after trying many
machines, and after much thought. A couple years after I bought it, it
had a "computer problem"; well, it sewed all by itself!! That might be a
good thing, but I had to turn off the machine to get it to stop! When it
was repaired, they upgraded the software to the Babylock Quest Plus, and
I love it! So many more people bought the 6600 at about the same time. I
always wondered if I made a poor choice. But, I did want a free-arm
machine, and all the feet were included.....no extra expenses! I use it
every day, and clean it myself....I'd definitely recommend trying one if
you can. I see there are a few on Ebay right now.

I have seen your wonderful embroidery while working on a couple
of hug quilts. Your work is very nice. My own interest doesn't go
that way and you are right.
My Brother 1500PQ is wonderful to do free motion on but it
sounds like a freight train when I use the walking foot. It is a
dream to piece on though.
Thx, Taria

"Gen" wrote in message ...

I have a Babylock Ellegante and a Brother Quattro. I doubt you'd be
interested in either, but since I do a lot of embroidery they work for
me. Brother makes very good machines.
Gen

Some of the things that sold me on the Quest Plus vrs the 6600 were
the free arm, 363 built-in stitches, and the built in dual-feed
system. It also came with a boatload of feet (including a separate
accessory foot set) and a straight stitch plate all as part of the
standard package. The Quest also has a slightly wider stitch length,
at 8mm vrs 7mm.

Needless to say I did a little research

-Irene

On Mon, 9 Apr 2012 16:52:40 -0700, "Taria"
wrote:

I think the 6600 was more chosen because folks are used to buying Janome
brand and they were cheaper. I think they are for the most part the Quest
and
the 6600 are about the same machine.
Thanks, Taria

"Alice in PA" wrote in message
...

I, too, have the Babylock Quest. I purchased it after trying many machines,
and after much thought. A couple years after I bought it, it had a
"computer problem"; well, it sewed all by itself!! That might be a good
thing, but I had to turn off the machine to get it to stop! When it was
repaired, they upgraded the software to the Babylock Quest Plus, and I love
it! So many more people bought the 6600 at about the same time. I always
wondered if I made a poor choice. But, I did want a free-arm machine, and
all the feet were included.....no extra expenses! I use it every day, and
clean it myself....I'd definitely recommend trying one if you can. I see
there are a few on Ebay right now.

Howdy!

From Janome, via FaceBook:

http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/03/2...ewing-machine/

It's not up-to-today current, but it still holds true; stuff we've
discussed here on RCTQ for almost 20 years. ;-)

Good luck! Happy hunting!!

R/Sandy



On 4/9/12 9:20 PM, in article , "Taria"
wrote:

I have seen your wonderful embroidery while working on a couple
of hug quilts. Your work is very nice. My own interest doesn't go
that way and you are right.
My Brother 1500PQ is wonderful to do free motion on but it
sounds like a freight train when I use the walking foot. It is a
dream to piece on though.
Thx, Taria

"Gen" wrote in message ...

I have a Babylock Ellegante and a Brother Quattro. I doubt you'd be
interested in either, but since I do a lot of embroidery they work for
me. Brother makes very good machines.
Gen

My hunting wasn't so great. The dealer I got to sells Bernina and Janome.
I remember they used to sell other brands but I guess every one is scaling
back.
They assure me there really isn't a machine for my wants. There are new
Bernina
models coming out in the summer (should be at the Long Beach CA show) Hold
out for those even though they won't be what I want either. I think I am
just
going to have to adjust to computer machines. I am sewing this week on my
Bernina 930 and the Brother 1500. The only thing I can't get with those is
a
machine buttonhole applique stitch. The 6600 does that. The dealer
actuallly
said they would give me a whopping $250 trade in on my 6600. Wow are they
generous. : ( So I ordered a controller from the nice folks at Brubakers.
They
give a 15% discount for the 6600 yahoo newsgroup users and it cost a bit
over
$80.00. I'll try to shop the big quilt show and get to some of the 'local'
sm shops
around here between now and then. If I can find a replacement spring the old
controller will work. Having a back-up not a bad plan. If I gripe here
again
about that 6600 someone remind me about this event. BTW, if anyone can
tell me where I can get a replacement torsion/return spring lmk.
Taria


"Sandy E" wrote in message ...

Howdy!

From Janome, via FaceBook:

http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/03/2...ewing-machine/

It's not up-to-today current, but it still holds true; stuff we've
discussed here on RCTQ for almost 20 years. ;-)

Good luck! Happy hunting!!

R/Sandy