Sageandonion Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Does anyone have one and are they any good? I am looking at this one;- http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/Janome601_info.htm on the basis that it is within my price range and it comes with some freebies.TBH I wouldn't know what to look for. I would use it for general sewing and would like to learn quilting. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. Edited December 4, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I love mine. It's a bigger model than that one but it is so easy to use and quiet too. Is there anywhere nearby you could go and have a play with one? It's also useful to find out about where you could get it serviced. My local sewing shop is a dealer for them and I tried several machines before settling on the one I wanted. Good luck, let us know what you decide to do x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a Janome 720 platinum and I love my machine. Mine came with the quilting kit. My MIL has also just bought a Janome machine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a John Lewis own brand, which is in fact a Janome (or so I was told by the lady at JL!). The advantage is that Janome parts are very easy to get, and I've bought several extra 'feet' for mine (some of which I have even used! ) If it's just for general sewing, this should be fine - and if you really get into it and want to upgrade for something bigger, you can always sell it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a Janome from SMD - love it! The one you have chosen looks like great value for money, you are getting loads of nice features with it and a decent amount of stitches. You could pretty much do everything you wanted to with it - and the freebie quilting pack is great. Certainly for patchwork the 1/4" foot is essential! They are a good company as well - any problems with mine (due to me, rather than the machine ) and they talked me through them on the phone. If there had been a problem, they would send a courier to collect it and guarantee it's return within a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I have a Toyota machine that was a Christmas pressie several years ago and I love it, but I am looking for a new machine now and that looks good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I agree it does, very good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks all - your comments are really helpful. Now I just need to convince Santa . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
