Kirstie Allsopp with Janome Sewing Machines

	Janome 8077 Computerized Sewing Machine with 30 Built-In Stitches List Price: $499.00 Sale Price: $298.00 Average Rating:
	The Janome 8077 Computerized Sewing Machine combines lots of sewer friendly features in a wonderful machine. The 8077 has 30 well thought out stitches. Included in the stitches are 6 One-Step Buttonholes that sew a buttonhole exactly for your size button...

	Janome 7330 Magnolia Computerized Sewing Machine with 30 Built-In Stitches List Price: $499.00 Sale Price: $349.00 Average Rating:
	The Janome Magnolia 7330 Computerized sewing machine combines lots of sewer friendly features in a wonderful machine. The 7330 has 30 well thought out stitches. Included in the stitches are 6 one step buttonholes that sew a buttonhole exactly for your size button...

	Distinctive Free-Motion Darning Quilting Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More! List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $12.99 Average Rating:
	The Distinctive Darning/Free Motion Sewing Machine Presser Foot is a spring action foot used for free motion embroidery, darning or quilting. This foot is transparent giving the user an excellent view of work...

	Janome Jem Gold 660 Lightweight Sewing Machine List Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $199.00
	The Janome Jem Gold is Small and Lightwieght and includes many features such as 8 Built-In Stitches, a Top Loading Bobbin System, an Automatic Needle Threader, a 4 Step Buttonhole and more! The Janome Jem Gold is an easy to use, lightweight and compact sewing machine...

	Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine with 25 Built-In Stitches and Hard Case List Price: $349.00 Sale Price: $249.00 Average Rating:
	The Janome Sewist 500 Sewing Machine has wonderful features including 25 Built-In Stitches, a Top Loading Bobbin System, an Automatic Needle Threader, a One-Step Automatic Buttonhole and more! The Janome Sewist 500 is an easy to use powerful machine...

Janome Decor Computer DC2010 Sewing Machine List Price: $599.00 Sale Price: $399.00 Average Rating:

The Janome DC2010 combines the power and precision of a superior stitch mechanism with the sophistication of a computerized sewing machine! 50 very unique stitches include Lock-O-Matic, Heirloom, decorative, darning, overcasting and three 1-step automatic buttonholes and more! To get great results when sewing you need a feed system that gives precise feeding! Janome's 7 Feed Teeth Box Feeding System assures Superior Feeding! From the lightest weight fabric to heavy fabric! The Janome DC2010 has a bright LED Screen for easy stitch and function selection...

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Janome Ditch Quilting Foot Foot $10 A very useful addition to the sewing room when wanting a perfectly straight "stitch in the ditch". The guide on the foot spreads the seams allowing you to stitch perfectly in the ditch, and is also useful when adding decorative top stitching along seams. Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.

Janome Even Feed Foot w/Quilting Guide $26 The even feed foot, sometimes referred to as the walking foot, is designed with a set of feed dogs (teeth) which allow the fabric to feed without shifting and eliminates the problem of the under layer of fabric coming up short. The even feed foot is also great for topstitching which can be inconsistent due to irregularity of stitching. This is often caused by the bulk created with the seam allowance especially around collars and reveres. Using the walking foot for topstitching will eliminate this problem and give perfect stitching every time. Also includes quilting guide. Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.

Janome Universal Ultimate Ruffler Accessory $42 This is The Ultimate Ruffler. Rufflers have been around for a very long time and have changed very little over the years; they have however remained very popular. Although at first sight a ruffler may appear bulky and complicated, its innovative design actually makes it very easy to use. This design allows fabric to be ruffled or pleated to the desired fullness quickly and easily and also has the capability to vary the sizes of ruffles. Fits ALL Janome sewing machines!

Janome Gathering Foot $8 This foot is for creating soft gathers in lightweight fabrics. The underside of the foot is raised behind the needle and has a thick bar in front of the needle to gather and attach a ruffle onto a flat piece of fabric simultaneously. Use a ruffler to obtain a more dramatic gather. Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.

Janome Satin Stitch Foot $8 For sewing dense zigzag stitching. The bottom of the foot is beveled for smooth delivery of thread when sewing decorative or satin stitches. Foot is made of clear plastic making it easier to view stitching. Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.

Janome Ultra Glide Foot $19 The ultra glide foot is molded from a special resin allowing easier sewing of fabrics that may otherwise stick to the standard metal foot such as ultra suede, faux leather and plastic. Can be used with Magnolia 7300 series and MC6500P machines.

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Janome Memory Craft 6500P Sewing and Quilting Machine (NEW) $1199 Memory Craft 6500P is great for creating everything from garments to quilting to home decor Machine offers sewing speeds of 1,000 stitches per minuteSewing machine features include specialty stitches and advanced feed mechanism

Janome 1600P-DBX High-speed Sewing and Quilting Machine (NEW) $899 1600P-DBX has industrial strength DB-type needle and auto-thread cutterMachine sews straight stitch at 1,600 stitches per minuteSewing and quilting machine is built for high-quality stitches at professional speeds

Janome 11574 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine (Refurbished) $119.99 Create a wide variety of sewing projects with this heavy duty sewing machine Heavy duty sewing machine easily sews quilts and applique itemsErgonomically designed to simplify and streamline sewing tasks for user comfort

Janome 11590 Heavy-duty Electronic Sewing Machine (Refurbished) $179.99 Janome sewing machine provides an opportunity to experience electronic functions while maintaining mechanical operationHeavy-duty machine includes a blanket stitch capability Sewing machine features a convenient ergonomic design

What is the best sewing machine for my needs?

I will be designing and making clothes and doing alterations. I want a really reliable machine. And will spend up to around $800. I also will need a serger. I will not be doing any quilting on the machine most likely. I have heard Brother, Janome, and Juki are pretty good. And that the newer model Singer machines aren't the best.
What brand would be the best and if you can tell me a particular model, that would be excellent.
I can allow about $300-400 for a serger.

Personally, I like Juki sergers -- they show their industrial roots, but are easy to work with. And the prices are reasonable.

For sewing machines, I prefer Bernina, Elna, Pfaff and Viking (in alphabetical order). Janome is just a smidge behind that in preference, and Singer is... well, Singers are not what they once were. Go, test, and see what suits. I require good utility stitches, a way of making decent buttonholes that doesn't drive me nuts, and adjustable presser foot pressure. I prefer an electronic machine because you get the full force of the stepper or servo motors driving the needle even at very slow speeds that would stall a conventional motor... but you should try and find the machine that fits you.

Suggested reading:
Carol Ahles: Fine Machine Sewing (particularly the beginning and ending chapters)
Gale Grigg Hazen: Owners Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting Machines
John Giordano: The Sewing Machine Book
Nancy Bednar: Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
Chris James: Complete Serger Handbook

machine reviews at http://www.patternreview.com

If the $800 has to cover both serger and sewing machine, look at used sewing machines and new sergers.

me? I sew on a 12 year old midline Viking electronic that's performed flawlessly, backed up by a 1954 Singer 15 for dirty jobs. And a Juki 2/3/4/5 thread serger (MO655) and a Bernina 009D coverlock I've worn out two sewing machines and a serger over the years.

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Janome 1600P-DBX High Speed Sewing & Quilting Machine $899.00

Janome Sewing machine Ditch Quilting presser foot $1.99

Janome DC2010 Computerized Machine Sewing Quilting $399.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New +COMBO Kit $899.00

Janome Quilting 4800 QC Computerized Sewing Machine $699.00

Janome 1600P-DBX High Speed Sewing and Quilting Machine $899.00

Janome 1600P-DBX High Speed Sewing and Quilting Machine $899.00

JANOME MEMORY CRAFT 6500 PRO. SEWING & QUILTING MACHINE $1,499.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New +COMBO Kit $899.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New +COMBO Kit $899.00

Janome Sewing Machine Clearview Quilting Foot & Guide $19.99

Sewing Machine Clear Open Quilting Foot Brother Janome $9.99

Sewing Machine Clear Open Quilting Foot Brother Janome $9.99

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $24.96

1/4" Seam Quilting Attachment for Janome Sewing Machine $13.99

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $13.97

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $24.98

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $16.99

1/4" Seam Quilting Foot Feet for Janome Sewing Machine $13.99

Patchwork Quilting Foot Feet for Janome Sewing Machines $15.99

Patchwork Quilting Foot Feet for Janome Sewing Machines $14.99

Patchwork Quilting Foot Feet for Janome Sewing Machines $16.99

NEW Janome 1600P-DBX High Speed Sewing/Quilting Machine $899.00

Janome Memory Craft 4400 Sewing Machine Quilting $699.00

Ditch quilting foot for Janome sewing machines $12.99

Grace Machine Quilting Speed Control Janome 1600 $57.00

1/4" Quilting Little Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $21.99

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $24.99

1/4" Quilting Foot / Feet for Janome Sewing Machine $13.99

Sewing Machine Clear Open Quilting Foot Brother Janome $9.99

Free Motion Quilting Foot for Janome Sewing Machine $13.99

Brother Janome Sewing Machine Metal Open Quilting Foot $10.99

Janome QC 6260 Quilting Sewing Machine Store Demo Model $799.00

NEW Janome 1600P-DBX High Speed Sewing/Quilting Machine $899.00

Janome Sewing Machine Even Feed Quilting Foot New $26.00

Janome Sewing Machine Open Even Feed Quilting Foot New $27.00

Janome Sewing Machine Stitch N Ditch Quilting Foot New $10.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Professional Quilting Machine - NEW! $899.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New w Warranty $899.00

Sewing Machine Clear Open Quilting Foot Brother Janome $9.99

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New w Warranty $899.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New w Warranty $899.00

Janome 1600P-DBX Quilting Sewing Machine New w Warranty $899.00

Janome Sewing Machine Even Feed Quilting Foot New $26.00

Janome Sewing Machine Clearview Quilting Foot & Guide $19.99

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	44'' Wide The Fabulous Life of Barbie Portraits Lavender Fabric By The Yard Sale Price: $7.98
	Licensed by Mattel to Cranston Village this fabric features portraits of Barbie. The color palette includes black white blue hot pink and pink. Use for quilting and craft projects.

	44'' Wide VeggieTales Portraits Stripe Fabric By The Yard Sale Price: $7.98
	Licensed by Big Idea Productions for Quilting Treasures this cotton print is a vertical stripe featuring VeggieTales characters. The color palette includes yellow green turquoise and black. It is perfect for quilt or craft projects apparel and home decor accents.

	Painted Face for Beginners - Workshop on DVD with Bonnie McCaffery Sale Price: $28.49 Average Rating:
	Painted Face for Beginners - Workshop on DVD Imagine being able to take a workshop with Bonnie McCaffery without leaving home. The DVD shows you, step-by-step, how to paint each of the features. The booklet includes the color and grayscale photo so you can paint along with Bonnie...

	Mixed-Media Self-Portraits: Inspiration & Techniques List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $14.83 Average Rating:
	Featuring artwork from a wide range of contributors, this resource explores creative self-portraits through fun and easy exercises and essays that instruct and inspire artists working in all media. Examples of collage, fiber arts, and mixed-media artwork offer visual inspiration while essays throughout the book act as a guide to personal and artistic self-discovery...

	44'' Wide The Fabulous Life of Barbie Portraits Lavender Fabric By The Yard Sale Price: $7.98
	Licensed by Mattel to Cranston Village this fabric features portraits of Barbie. The color palette includes black white blue hot pink and pink. Use for quilting and craft projects.

	Quilting Arts Workshop Making Faces: Beginning and Advanced Portraits List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.49
	Learn several techniques to create dramatic fabric portraits for your art quilts. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced quilters. Discover how to manipulate your photos with computer software to easily fashion portraits of your loved ones with fused applique...

	Portraits For Fabric Lovers List Price: $27.95 Sale Price: $25.15 Average Rating:
	You do not need to know how to draw to make a good portrait in fabric. You do not need to be an artist. The process of creating a fabric portrait requires no paint at all. The realistic effect is achieved strictly with fabric, repositionable fusible web and thread painting...

	44'' Wide VeggieTales Portraits Stripe Fabric By The Yard Sale Price: $7.98
	Licensed by Big Idea Productions for Quilting Treasures this cotton print is a vertical stripe featuring VeggieTales characters. The color palette includes yellow green turquoise and black. It is perfect for quilt or craft projects apparel and home decor accents.

	Mixed-Media Self-Portraits: Inspiration & Techniques List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $14.83 Average Rating:
	Featuring artwork from a wide range of contributors, this resource explores creative self-portraits through fun and easy exercises and essays that instruct and inspire artists working in all media. Examples of collage, fiber arts, and mixed-media artwork offer visual inspiration while essays throughout the book act as a guide to personal and artistic self-discovery...

	Portraits For Fabric Lovers List Price: $27.95 Sale Price: $25.15 Average Rating:
	You do not need to know how to draw to make a good portrait in fabric. You do not need to be an artist. The process of creating a fabric portrait requires no paint at all. The realistic effect is achieved strictly with fabric, repositionable fusible web and thread painting...

	Portraits from Nature: 35 Studies for Dimensional Quilts List Price: $20.95 Sale Price: $4.99 Average Rating:
	* Thirty-five full-size patterns for home-grown garden quilts * Combines two favorite hobbies: gardening and quilting * Create suitable-for-framing portraits of beloved plants and flowers Portraits from the Garden combines two of today’s favorite pastimes--gardening and quilting--into one stunning, practical book...

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Portraits $14.99 Portraits

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Mixed Media Self-portraits (Paperback) $15.45 Featuring artwork from a wide range of contributors, this resource explores creative self-portraits through fun and easy exercises and essays that instruct and inspire artists working in all media. Examples of c...

Which of the following can you do? Which do you wish you could do?

Sew a dress
Quilt
Knit a sweater or even socks
Crochet an afghan
Embroider your towels or tablecloth
Write invitations using calligraphy
Paint a bouquet of flowers, a landscape, or a portrait
Make your own necklace and earrings
Decorate a cake with a lattice work on the sides and flowers on top
Celtic Dragon - check out knittinghelp.com Great videos and IF you once knew how it should come back quickly. I teach knitting and I recommend this site to all my students.

Yes to all of the above. I've even sewed a wedding dress, quilted full size Quilts to wall hangings, knitted dozens of sweaters and socks and many other items, crocheted numerous afghans, embroidered a table cloth and pillowcases, sent out invitations written in calligraphy, painted flowers and landscapes and sketched portraits, designed and created necklaces, earrings, bracelets and amulets with seed beads and gemstones, used Wilton cake pans and baked and decorated cakes for family and friends...

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Beautiful Prized Cat Portraits Quilting Cat Fabric FQ $3.00

Happy Cat Group Portrait Quilting Cat Fabric FQ $3.00

Beautiful Cats Portraits Cat Quilting Fabric FQ $3.00

Quilting Fabric Fuji Afternoon Portrait Frames Blue $3.95

GEISHA PORTRAIT FRAMES FABRIC ~ ASIAN QUILTING ~ 1 YARD $4.25

Quilting Fabric Thunder Ridge Horse Portraits Brown $4.95

Dog breeds puppy portraits fabric 1y quilting sewing $7.49

Quilting Fabric Fuji Afternoon Portrait Frames Beige $4.95

QUILTING ARTS WINTER 2005 ISSUE 20 SELF PORTRAITS KNIT $9.99

Cats on the Loose Portraits Red Cat Quilting Fabric FQ $3.00

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Bingo $49.99 Every night is bingo night for the kids with this classic game. This authentic, retro-style set takes Bingo out of the Bingo halls, community centers, and State Fairs and brings it straight to your living room for friends and family to enjoy. The high-quality Bingo set features a classic metal ball-spinner, wooden Bingo balls, a solid wood Bingo board, nostalgic shutter Bingo cards, and a rulebook. Whether you're playing for fun or for prizes, State Fair Bingo is sure to provide hours of edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Play level is easy. Estimated game duration is 15 minutes.

Bingo (Cards) $8.91 These colorful games are perfect for teaching the important basic skills young learners need. As children race to complete their bingo cards, they learn basic vocabulary, math concepts, telling time, and money skills. Each set comes with 36 bingo cards, calling cards, tokens, and suggestions for extra activities and games that will help extend your child`s learning. Your students will love Multiplication when they play this delightful math bingo game. Students complete math facts or match the time or money presented by the caller.

Pokemon Bingo $5.99 Pokemon Bingo. Includes 16 game cards (5.5" x 4.25"), Pokemon Ball number markers, plus a call sheet and character markers for the Bingo caller.