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   gailete | Jun 16, 2009 06:06pm | #1

   My Janome 6500 has been able to handle anything I give it, including layers of quilts and quilt bindings.

   Gail

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   ljb2115 | Jun 16, 2009 06:26pm | #2

   Try the Janome 6500 or 6600.  Had the 6500 and traded up to the 6600.  Only difference was the 6600 has better lighting and a few more built-in stitches.  Both will suit all your needs.  It is a no-nonsense machine.  I have sewn all types of fabric and can find no fault with it.  If you get either the 6500 or 6600, get the table for it - makes a world of difference.  Oh, forgot to mention the 6600 has a differential feed or even feed foot and mechanism for machine quilting. Haven't used this yet, as I have had my quilts long-arm quilted.

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   loomchick | Jun 17, 2009 05:06am | #3

   I also highly recommend the Janome 6600 . . . I've had mine for nearly two years . . . I have sewn everything from very delicate fabrics to 12 layers of Sunbrella.

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   poneill | Jun 17, 2009 11:03pm | #5

   Thanks for letting me know.  I'll check it out. ---pbo

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   Vick | Jun 17, 2009 02:00pm | #4

   So far with using my different feet to their full advantage, My 1001 Janome has sewn Denim quite well, vinyl backed=leather, screen and some tough fabrics which go into costumes. I'm sure I will come across something that won't sew. Yet, at this date everything is going smoothly.

    

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   poneill | Jun 17, 2009 11:03pm | #6

   Thanks for letting me know.  I'll check it out. ---pbo