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It's really too bad this machine is being discontinued by Janome. I bought it for my wife, and she preferred this one over the newer, single-thread-at-a-time 400 & 500 machines. Her friends say this is the best of the inexpensive embroidery machines, and the higher ones don't have the same stitch density, but just spread the same stitch count over a larger area. Not exactly what you want. Also, this is a free-arm machine, and the others are not. I imagine the multi-thousand dollar machines that have many threads accessible at once are better, but I don't know. After seeing this machine, I went ahead and bought it on credit, as it might not be readily available later when I could save up for it. The technology is a little outdated, but still relevant. It uses USB sticks, though it's best with the smaller ones, 1GB and smaller. She's just learning the machine, but it looks like a good one that will give many years of service. If you can swing it, buy one before they are no longer available new. The seller, Kens Sewing & Vacuum (eBay - easyterms) was also excellent. They have great customer service and were available to answer questions. I bought this one new, rather than a used one for several hundred less, after speaking with the seller on the phone. They are also close enough to me to drive there for service. Definitely a win-win situation.Read full review
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Pocono Sew and Vac did an excellent job getting my machine to me very quickly especially since they were buried under so many inches of snow. It took 4 days to get to me here in Oklahoma so I am very pleased with them. I'm not as pleased with the machine. The stitching could be better, I'm having to adjust the stitching quite a bit. The threader doesn't work, good thing I have good eye sight so I don't have a problem threading the machine. It could be that this machine just needs a few little adjustments. Its just not as good a machine as the 300e I had previous to this one. I also noticed that the other 2 Janomes I had were made in Japan and this one is made in Taiwan. I've told my granddaughter that I'm about to trade these new machines to her and take my old ones back. I'm already looking at other machines.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I have put this embroidery-only machine through its paces, with several hours of daily use on clothes, linens, and quilt squares, for almost a month since receiving it. Wonderful performance, especially impressive with higher-stitch- count designs (although machine has a per-design stitch count max of 64,000, I believe). Lets me know when the bobbin thread is almost out, very nice feature. Getting to know the operations of this machine is easy and intuitive; I was a "newbie" and picked it right up!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Awesome embroidery only machine. I was looking for embroidery only, I didn't need another sewing or a quilting machine. Easy to understand and use, especially if you are familiar with sewing machines. I bought this to do my own embroidery and some for others, a hobby business. Very important to lift the pressure foot when changing thread. An extension table is a necessary addition if embroidering on heavy items, like jackets and sweatshirts. Bobbin winding is quick and easy. Bobbin threading is so simple. Love the needle threader on the machine. I use size 14 needles instead of size 11. They are a bit heavier. Embroidery designs are easy to load using a USB drive. Sizing up and down is easy. Go down 10% at a time and up 20% at a time. Preloaded lettering is great. Stitches beautifully. Negative - I find I do have to babysit it and watch as it stitches to prevent any problems. I can't compare to any other machines. I did research extensively and found that this machine is the best deal and highly rated machine for embroidery only. Machines get more expensive as you add the other features, such as quilting and sewing.Read full review
I researched for weeks before making this purchase, and I'm pleased with my choice. The embroidery it does is beautiful! Although the machine is easy to use, I will say there's quite a learning curve (for me, at least) in figuring out the software I purchased separately and in downloading designs from the web. It's really satisfying to choose a design, personalize it, and then sew it out! The 350e seems to be a quality machine; I have a Janome sewing machine and it's a real workhorse. Given the reviews and forums I read before making this purchase, I expect this machine to last for years. Hooping is probably the only part of the process that's not so much fun, but that would be the case with any embroidery machine. I did get the clothsetter with my machine, but I haven't taken the time yet to figure it out. There just isn’t enough time in the day for me to play with my new machine! I've done some very complex embroideries (27 color changes) and the outcome was amazing! I’ve had the thread break a few times, and it was easy to back up the machine to where it left off and then resume the embroidery. The automatic thread cutter is a great feature. I purchased pre-wound bobbins and am surprised at how long they last. So far in the month I’ve owned my 350e, I’ve given bath towels, kitchen towels, a scarf, and baby clothes as gifts, and all were adorable. If you're considering this machine, I'd highly recommend buying it.Read full review
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