Today I went to the A/asian Quilt Convention with a friend, and spent a
lot of time at the sewing machine companies stands where I was able to
have a good look at what they all had. I looked at Husquvarna, Pfaff,
Singer and Janome, and by that time I was in information overload! so I
didn't bother looking at Bernina or Brother, but by then I had pretty
much decided on the Janome DC4030 model. The limited edition Singer machine was
there and I was shown all the features, but it was bigger than what I
wanted, and didn't have a hard case for storing and carrying. The other
Singer which might have been okay wasn't bad, but it lacked some of the
features of the Janome at around the same price. The retail price of the Janome is $699, but the show special price was $569, so for a saving of $130, it was worthwhile putting down a deposit in order for them to hold the machine for me at our local sewing centre. Here is a link to my choice of machine on the Janome website.
I had a list of questions to ask about each brand, but my friend Cheryl was way ahead of this old chook! She asked for a brochure on each machine that I looked at, got them to write the price on it, and asked questions before I had a chance to dig out my list from my bag! But my decision was made by actually seeing how the machines worked, and the Janome was by far the least complicated, and I intuitively felt that I would be comfortable with it. So, thank you to all my readers here who gave me their opinions and advice, as it gave me a starting point, whereas without you, I would have been utterly and completely confused today!
I had no intention of spending money on fabrics or anything else today; just went to look at sewing machines. Ah well, dream on. Spent about $100, and will post photos and details tomorrow when I've transferred photos from camera to computer. I also took photos of some of the fabulous quilts and will post them to my Needlecraft shows blog, but don't go there yet! Hopefully will do that tomorrow too.
4 years ago
7 comments:
Glad to hear you have picked yourself a new machine Gina. I use a Janome and (touch wood) haven't had any problems with it. Hoping to catch up soon. Mel is going to contact you. Hugs, Christine
I have a Janome too. I've had it for 20 years and it has been fabulous the whole time. Hoping to catch up with you very soon. I'll email you. Love Mel
I have a Janome too. I've had it for 20 years and it has been fabulous the whole time. Hoping to catch up with you very soon. I'll email you. Love Mel
I have a Janome as well and think they offer the best value for price. Congratulations on your new buy. :)
Janome sounds a good choice. What will your first project be?
Gina, I was at the AQC on Saturday too...with a friend...who also bought a Janome!! I'm not sure if it's the same one. I wasn't as good a friend as your Cheryl and I wandered off to look at other stalls whilst Annette did her machine testing and purchasing.
As a happy owner of a very basic little 20y.o. Janome, I don't think either of you will regret your decisions.
Hope you have fun enjoying your new machine!
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