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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Hi everyone,
I've been getting frustrated with my sewing machine lately since I do a lot of detail work with landscape (applique) wall hangings. My ultimate goal is freemotion thread painting. I would like to purchase a quilt frame in the next year but I'll need a machine to use with it. The dilemma: I bought a Husqvarna Viking Platinum 750 Quilt last May (2005) and I've decided that it does not have enough workspace for my use. In addition, I can't seem to get a consistent freemotion stitch with this machine--but I could do a decent job with a cheaper mechanical Janome I have. When I approached my dealer about a trade-in, this machine had to go toward the MSRP of a $3,000 machine, which would mean paying another $1500 plus the cost of replacing the add-a-table, walking foot, and freemotion/darning feet since the dealer wants that all back too. In the end, I'd have to buy a HV Designer II or Mega Quilt + Inspira Frame. Since the MegaQuilter is only a straight stitch machine (that I discovered is made by Janome) I thought I'd consider a Janome instead. I found that the Janome MC 6500 would meet all my needs and then I could purchase a frame later when I can afford one. I tried one at another dealer and liked how it functioned and was able to get a nice freemotion stitch without optimal conditions. I would have to sell my Husqvarna on ebay first to pay for it. My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
"Wren" wrote in message ups.com... My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee Renee, I bought a Janome 6500 a couple of years ago. Last year, when the Bernina 440's came out, I *really* wanted the BSR, and considered selling my Janome to put toward the cost. In the end, I couldn't. I like a lot of the features of the 6500 -- it is a great machine, and, like you, I hope to get a frame in the future, and I can't imagine a better machine to work with it. JHMO, and YMMV Sheila |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Renee, I have the Janome 6500 and I love it. I am by no means a very
accomplished quilter, but every thing I've used on the machine is great. My friend has the same machine and does very nice FMQ. I paid $1,090 a year and a half ago. It came with many feet, including a walking foot and acrylic table. Denise |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
I would love the Janome 6500! I have seriously considered selling my Viking
Rose... but the hassle of it and the additional money stops me ( or at least, keeps me from buying it RIGHT NOW!). I can't get a decent FM stitch on my Rose, so I use an old Singer 15-125 for my machine quilting. Because of the problems I've had with this machine, and the attitude of the dealer, I wouldn't buy another Viking. I won't even look at the Mega-Viking thing. Ok, I didn't actually answer your question... but that's usenet for you! LOL -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-STUFF email address to reply "Wren" wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, I've been getting frustrated with my sewing machine lately since I do a lot of detail work with landscape (applique) wall hangings. My ultimate goal is freemotion thread painting. I would like to purchase a quilt frame in the next year but I'll need a machine to use with it. The dilemma: I bought a Husqvarna Viking Platinum 750 Quilt last May (2005) and I've decided that it does not have enough workspace for my use. In addition, I can't seem to get a consistent freemotion stitch with this machine--but I could do a decent job with a cheaper mechanical Janome I have. When I approached my dealer about a trade-in, this machine had to go toward the MSRP of a $3,000 machine, which would mean paying another $1500 plus the cost of replacing the add-a-table, walking foot, and freemotion/darning feet since the dealer wants that all back too. In the end, I'd have to buy a HV Designer II or Mega Quilt + Inspira Frame. Since the MegaQuilter is only a straight stitch machine (that I discovered is made by Janome) I thought I'd consider a Janome instead. I found that the Janome MC 6500 would meet all my needs and then I could purchase a frame later when I can afford one. I tried one at another dealer and liked how it functioned and was able to get a nice freemotion stitch without optimal conditions. I would have to sell my Husqvarna on ebay first to pay for it. My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
I have the Husqvarna Viking Platinum 770, which I have used to make
approximately 14 quilts doing free motion (meandering) using a Flynn frame. I have gotten pretty good at the meandering with the frame, even though I dislike every moment of the quilting part. I have had one quilt that was too thick (due to extra thick batting) that wouldn't fit under the arm, so I loaded the frame backwards and quilted the last third that way. Definitely not fun, but it can be done. Trixie "Wren" wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, I've been getting frustrated with my sewing machine lately since I do a lot of detail work with landscape (applique) wall hangings. My ultimate goal is freemotion thread painting. I would like to purchase a quilt frame in the next year but I'll need a machine to use with it. The dilemma: I bought a Husqvarna Viking Platinum 750 Quilt last May (2005) and I've decided that it does not have enough workspace for my use. In addition, I can't seem to get a consistent freemotion stitch with this machine--but I could do a decent job with a cheaper mechanical Janome I have. When I approached my dealer about a trade-in, this machine had to go toward the MSRP of a $3,000 machine, which would mean paying another $1500 plus the cost of replacing the add-a-table, walking foot, and freemotion/darning feet since the dealer wants that all back too. In the end, I'd have to buy a HV Designer II or Mega Quilt + Inspira Frame. Since the MegaQuilter is only a straight stitch machine (that I discovered is made by Janome) I thought I'd consider a Janome instead. I found that the Janome MC 6500 would meet all my needs and then I could purchase a frame later when I can afford one. I tried one at another dealer and liked how it functioned and was able to get a nice freemotion stitch without optimal conditions. I would have to sell my Husqvarna on ebay first to pay for it. My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Hi Renee,
I have a Janome 6500 which I love. I haven't done any actual quilting on it as yet, however, so can't comment on that. I can tell you two things though. 1. There is now a 6600 which has a built in Dual Feed Foot, start/stop button and extra light. 2. There is a yahoo group set up specifically for those who have or are interested in a Janome 6500/6600. It is full of very knowledgeable people who have used the machines for quilting and some also on frames. Try checking it out at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Janome6500 . Hope that helps. -- Leigh Harris Perth, Western Australia "Wren" wrote My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
I have a Janome 6500, and I love it.
There are several people who have one, on here, so you will get a good response. Mine has, so far, done everything I ask of it. There is no stitch regular for free-motion quilting, but I have found it relatively easy to get a good rhythm going at its medium speed. I love the speed variations, the numerous needle positions and the delicacy of the foot control. I traded in a medium level Husqvarna to buy my Janome. The machine is very heavy, so a lot of it must be made of metal! The only thing I don't much like on it is the lighting. It is either too weak, or in slightly the wrong place? I just use a supplementary daylight lamp, and things are just fine. .. In message . com, Wren writes Hi everyone, I've been getting frustrated with my sewing machine lately since I do a lot of detail work with landscape (applique) wall hangings. My ultimate goal is freemotion thread painting. I would like to purchase a quilt frame in the next year but I'll need a machine to use with it. The dilemma: I bought a Husqvarna Viking Platinum 750 Quilt last May (2005) and I've decided that it does not have enough workspace for my use. In addition, I can't seem to get a consistent freemotion stitch with this machine--but I could do a decent job with a cheaper mechanical Janome I have. When I approached my dealer about a trade-in, this machine had to go toward the MSRP of a $3,000 machine, which would mean paying another $1500 plus the cost of replacing the add-a-table, walking foot, and freemotion/darning feet since the dealer wants that all back too. In the end, I'd have to buy a HV Designer II or Mega Quilt + Inspira Frame. Since the MegaQuilter is only a straight stitch machine (that I discovered is made by Janome) I thought I'd consider a Janome instead. I found that the Janome MC 6500 would meet all my needs and then I could purchase a frame later when I can afford one. I tried one at another dealer and liked how it functioned and was able to get a nice freemotion stitch without optimal conditions. I would have to sell my Husqvarna on ebay first to pay for it. My question is this: Is it worth the hassle to sell my current machine and buy the Janome MC 6500? Does anyone have one--what are your experiences? What is your opinion of the HV Platinum 750? Any experiences with machine quality and mechanical problems? Each dealer bashes the other brand, so I'm not sure who to believe as far as which machine is the best on the market. Your input is greatly appreciated-- Renee -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Denise,
I'm in NH as well...if you don't mind my asking, where did you buy your machine and how did you like the dealer? You can write me off list if you prefer. Thanks for your input, Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Hi all,
Thank you for your replies. They have made me feel much better about my instincts in regards to the 6500. I hate to ebay my HV and lose money on it in less than a year from purchase, but I have grown to hate the topstitching. I love to create my wall hangings but really dread the quilting--that's not the way it should be. All the best, Renee |
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machine question: janome mc 6500 or husqvarna platinum??
Consider looking into www.sewingrummage.com (hope that's the right link) or
signing up to teh yahoo group Quilter's Trading Network (again, I hope that's the right name!) instead of going thru eBay. Or even, see if your LQS will let you post a For Sale notice. If you are in a guild, you could advertise in the newsletter - a local sale lets you avoid shipping it. -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-STUFF email address to reply "Wren" wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, Thank you for your replies. They have made me feel much better about my instincts in regards to the 6500. I hate to ebay my HV and lose money on it in less than a year from purchase, but I have grown to hate the topstitching. I love to create my wall hangings but really dread the quilting--that's not the way it should be. All the best, Renee |
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