tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post6845557593760046746..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: sewing machine rundownAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75258744668666715262014-08-18T03:02:22.466-05:002014-08-18T03:02:22.466-05:00I have a 7700 and use it for FMQ all the time. I n...I have a 7700 and use it for FMQ all the time. I never have tension problems! It is worth trying to find out what is wrong! It is a great machine! I use it with feed up and down but Leah is a good research spot indeed.Jantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116574624827342899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-62188085459566774732013-04-20T08:12:49.652-05:002013-04-20T08:12:49.652-05:00Just to lend agreement to some of the comments abo...Just to lend agreement to some of the comments above: I, too have a Janome which I love :o) When I first tried FMQing I just could not get the tension to work. After researching I came across Leah Day's information about leaving the feed dogs up. That makes all the difference on my machine! Bluebell Ridge Handworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040567320360485655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24926180628019506142013-04-19T20:31:41.006-05:002013-04-19T20:31:41.006-05:00I love my Juki (same model) although she does need...I love my Juki (same model) although she does need to go in for a service, LOL. Thanks for the run down!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465448779982301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-81899501680420034412013-04-19T17:49:27.239-05:002013-04-19T17:49:27.239-05:00Oh and one more tip! I have had several people ask...Oh and one more tip! I have had several people ask me for help with fmq on their 7700's, and it's almost always the same issue: adjust the free motion foot so that it's down closer to the quilt. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026306612881676022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-31510361874934555242013-04-19T17:47:42.450-05:002013-04-19T17:47:42.450-05:00I had that Juki, and I loved it! And now I have a ...I had that Juki, and I loved it! And now I have a Horizon! I've used my Horizon a TON for fmq. My dealer recommends the fmq bobbin case, but I'm cheap so I didn't buy it. I just crank up the top tension to about 5-6 and I get great tension!<br />Thanks for the machine rundown, I like hearing what works for others!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026306612881676022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47777757484284442052013-04-19T17:27:47.056-05:002013-04-19T17:27:47.056-05:00I have a Janome 6600 which I love but had lots of ...I have a Janome 6600 which I love but had lots of problems with FMQ until I bought the FMQ bobbin case. Works like a dream and I think it came with different feet too. I'd check with your dealer if you continue to have trouble, it's all I needed!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139967830876862389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-50813699349698933112013-04-19T09:17:50.435-05:002013-04-19T09:17:50.435-05:00AmandaJean, thank you for sharing your experiences...AmandaJean, thank you for sharing your experiences with your two girls! Yesterday I made the jump! I visited the area Juki dealer and arranged to purchase a Juki TL 2010 and a Juki HZL F600. Two machines for less than a used Bernina or your 7700 new. The owner/dealer thought it a brilliant solution and though we kept trying to look at the 7700, he kept coming back to my "package". Super excited. And one of the other commenters on this post said she had the same and was also keeping her little Pfaff so it was like a sign from Heaven!! Thank you for your encouragement, sharing heart, and creative energy! You add such a spark to life! Enjoy!! GlynisGlynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241569715071319195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-36221552377826824542013-04-19T08:48:40.416-05:002013-04-19T08:48:40.416-05:00Thank you for this wonderful review! I have a jan...Thank you for this wonderful review! I have a janome 5200 not near the dream machine you have, as well as the Juki 2010q. I got the juki because the Janome was a serious FLAKE about FMQ. I have been able to do a modest amount of quilting on the Janome (not any more since I have the Juki) but a few things that the machine absolutely required, after MUCH MUCH stress. 1. Isacord thread. It's poly but I'm not too worried about that. 2. Little Genie magic bobbin washers (Leah Day has them), 3. and a special bobbin case , and 4. I got a free motion kit, I think it had a non hopping foot and a very essential feed dog cover! which leads me to the 5. Probably the most important step of all DON'T drop the feed dogs, that really tends to send many a Janome into crazy ladder stitch land! I spent HOURS pouring over the internets looking for posts, discussions, blogs of people talking about tension issues while FMQ with their Janome's. This combination worked really well for mine. They are finicky but what amazing girl isn't a bit so once in a while! Tracybug Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515262179190947014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29382813326072035342013-04-19T07:34:00.045-05:002013-04-19T07:34:00.045-05:00Wish I had seen all this 2 years ago when I bought...Wish I had seen all this 2 years ago when I bought my 7700. I was considering a Juki but everyone kept telling me I should get something with more stitches, etc. etc. Well, the 7700 doesn't work worth a darn for FMQ so I wind up using the serpentine stitch for straight line quilting. If I could FMQ on it I wouldn't need those other stitches. As far as other sewing goes, I send my clothIng out for alterations. :D I only want to make quilts.<br />I know plenty of people who love their 7700 but, unfortunately, I'm not one of them.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-65728065515231204662013-04-19T07:18:02.713-05:002013-04-19T07:18:02.713-05:00I have the the Brother version of the Juki - the P...I have the the Brother version of the Juki - the PQ1500s. I love it. I also have the Janome 7700 and have had it since November 2010 and I'm finally finding all the sweet spots. I haven't had any problems FMQ, but I have had to go to a larger needle size than I thought. <br /><br />One thing I was thinking about the Juki on the straight line quilting. I'm thinking you had the feed dogs engaged if you are using the walking foot. Maybe you have slightly worn down the feed dogs and they need to be replaced. I wonder if it's ever so slight that eye can't see it, but the machine knows. Anyway it was just a thought... your guy has probably already looked at it. <br /><br />I have a HQ Sweet Sixteen now and I'm learning it... it's like driving a race car fast. I'm not only doing FMQ but rulers as well for straight line quilting and it's awesome, but talk about the amount of batting you could buy. (lol) Madame Purlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153048948309626014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-67908024511157492842013-04-19T00:15:08.064-05:002013-04-19T00:15:08.064-05:00Interesting reading about your machines, I would r...Interesting reading about your machines, I would really like to get the Horizon , but alas finances! perhaps one day. I do have a Janome, the 3160 QDC ,its okay, things i like and things i like not so much! <br />but I did discover after fighting with tension issues while FMQ that it works great with the feed dogs up and stitch length set to 0 for FMQ. <br />I wonder if that is something inherent in the Janome machines? <br /><br />Let us know if you try leaving the dogs up and how it works!<br /><br />VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70229042584487358842013-04-18T22:22:14.589-05:002013-04-18T22:22:14.589-05:00I broke down and bought my Julie Q2010 about 3 mon...I broke down and bought my Julie Q2010 about 3 months ago and it was the best decision I've made. LOVE that machine. Oddly, my only complaint is the same as yours. When I straight line quilt with the walking foot I get puckers occasionally. I play with my settings every time hoping to find the magical combo. I'm going to try what treadlemusic suggested and try it without the walking foot and the presser foot pressure adjusted. Thanks for the tip!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076558245377742649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-82525520579351778742013-04-18T21:36:57.920-05:002013-04-18T21:36:57.920-05:00I purchased a Juki TL2000qi after reading this blo...I purchased a Juki TL2000qi after reading this blog for a year and then shooting off an email to Amanda to confirm that she really does love it. I haven't been disappointed. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Juki. FMQ wasn't as easy as I thought but I'm getting the hang of it now. And now I have an excuse to purchase another machine :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09229434120765269596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-74460715737428865132013-04-18T20:33:07.077-05:002013-04-18T20:33:07.077-05:00NICE!!!!
i'm envious...
curious - what is an o...NICE!!!!<br />i'm envious...<br />curious - what is an over lock stitch? is it like a surger makes with a zig-zag(ish) and cuts??<br />thanks for your expertise on both machines..<br />xo<br />evaevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224744826026664447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26616744808994069582013-04-18T18:51:11.552-05:002013-04-18T18:51:11.552-05:00So here is my question: I keep reading about the ...So here is my question: I keep reading about the Juki, especially since sewing just a teensy bit on yours, and I really think I want one. I "had" to have a serger, which then sat, never plugged in for two years(imagine my husband's annoyance with that!). This year I got the Elna version of your Horizon. It has the overlock which I haven't used yet. So could I sell my serger and just use the Elna overlock, and then buy a Juki? My dealer has a 98Q at a pretty decent price. And can I do all this without really noticing so much...?Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12213053205409149582013-04-18T18:30:13.420-05:002013-04-18T18:30:13.420-05:00I quilt with a Janome 1600DP and I love it like yo...I quilt with a Janome 1600DP and I love it like you love your Juki. I test drove both when I made my purchase and the only reason I bought the Janome was because they were throwing in some special add-ons. The thread cutter feature totally spoiled me! When I purchased another machine to take to retreats and sew-ins, I bought a Brother with every stitch feature I could afford. I love that machine as well. My dream machine at this point is the Horizon and if my ship ever comes in, I am going to get one. Love that huge harp area!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24822995438967536692013-04-18T17:34:05.278-05:002013-04-18T17:34:05.278-05:00So nice to read about your machine experience. I h...So nice to read about your machine experience. I have a Janome 3160 and the thread cutting is my favorite feature. I have been thinking about upgrading and The Horizon and Juki are my top choices. Thank you so much for sharing.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/09758992129692347204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48924141375756068142013-04-18T17:12:14.307-05:002013-04-18T17:12:14.307-05:00Perfect timing, I just blogged about my new Juki T...Perfect timing, I just blogged about my new Juki TL-98P ( which is the same as a 98Q but for 240v power supplies here in Australia & Europe). It's now my main machine that stays out.<br /><br />On the weekend I needed to zig zag some batting & overcast some taken-in seams on a top, so I got my Brother out as well and had them side by side which felt a bit fancy! You can see them both on my blog <a href="http://www.pescapresents.com/blog/2013/04/introducing-suki-my-juki-tl-98p/" rel="nofollow">Pesca Presents</a>Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030501048730955322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-64831526779155386652013-04-18T15:39:15.400-05:002013-04-18T15:39:15.400-05:00I went from a 1 machine girl to 3 in January and l...I went from a 1 machine girl to 3 in January and love it! I keep my Juki TL2010Q and F600 at 2 workstations and swap in my Pfaff when I want to use the IDT. I'd have to say the TL2010Q is my favorite because it makes machine quilting as much fun as piecing! It's great to have a machine set up for quilting and one for piecing.Deb@asimplelifequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178872701953461660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47247991381716805522013-04-18T15:30:41.093-05:002013-04-18T15:30:41.093-05:00Hello everyone!
I am the proud owner of a Janome ...Hello everyone! <br />I am the proud owner of a Janome Horizon for little over a week now. I have been doing lost of FMQ on it. I found the quilting very easy. I have ordered one of those sliding mats to use on it as bigger pieces would not "move" so smoothly. <br />I did have trouble last week with puckering of the thread when starting the FMQ. After cleaning everything, it still did it. You can imagine that I was not really happy with my investment at that moment. After mulling things over I tried resetting the machine to the factory settings ... and guess what? All problems were solved! Maybe the previous owner fiddled with the settings or something, but I am so happy that it sews without puckers now! ME SO HAPPY! ;-)<br />Esther Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24237206441604936842013-04-18T14:46:19.378-05:002013-04-18T14:46:19.378-05:00Nice to read about your machines and experieces. I...Nice to read about your machines and experieces. I don't think you can buy Juki here in the Netherlands. Janome you can.<br />I'm going to order your pattern now, very cute!<br />Groetjes<br />AnnemiekeAnnemiekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384469598782673196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45677525486228784802013-04-18T14:45:13.355-05:002013-04-18T14:45:13.355-05:00I've been using the Juki 98 on a Grace quiltin...I've been using the Juki 98 on a Grace quilting frame for about 8 years now and it is still going strong for FMQ and I have never had to have it serviced....it was a bargain e-bay purchase that has been awesome!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368655338665362173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-6090992782290720812013-04-18T14:41:40.448-05:002013-04-18T14:41:40.448-05:00I just got the MC8900 at Quiltcon and am new to FM...I just got the MC8900 at Quiltcon and am new to FMQ, but I do think that the tension on the back is very loose.<br /><br />I am hoping that you can solve your problems because I cant seem to solve mineMinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930482434806683067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-63109790130114171802013-04-18T14:15:22.630-05:002013-04-18T14:15:22.630-05:00I have had my 7700 for 1 1/2 yrs and love it! But ...I have had my 7700 for 1 1/2 yrs and love it! But I don't FMQ with it(have a longarm for that) I still have a whole lot of learning what all the 7700 can do!Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-48443130602126349502013-04-18T13:44:00.837-05:002013-04-18T13:44:00.837-05:00My machine is also the Horizon 7700. Fortunately I...My machine is also the Horizon 7700. Fortunately I have no problems with the tension while quilting. In the beginning I had some problems, but I found that it was my own fault because I threaded the down thread in wrongly.<br /><br />HeikeAnniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474182466952093729noreply@blogger.com