The machine is wonderful! Did small projects already for testing and hope there will be more time to extend... my daughters are looking forward having many things embroidered (and sewed) by Mama :-) Hope next week I can do some pictures but also I have other doctor appointments 'cause I do not feel well healthwise for considerable time now :-(
I really would love to stay with the machine for a whole week or so without interruption. It goes so smooth and I like the bigger embroidery area it has - and the USB possibilities. Thanks again for your advice - Maria
Hi dear Cuties!!!<br /><br />
The machine has arrived early that morning but exactly when I had to leave for my appointment. I got home late and we unpacked it and then started to find out how to use. Now I just finished my first embroidery and I am so happy. Still have to learn a lot and convert many files into JEF format but it's easily done. Thanks for all your assistance and attention. Now I am tired but would so much like to keep on playing with the new toy :-) Hugs Maria<br /><br />
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Hello, I am a bit sad, a bit angry and still waiting ..... for this postman to come.<br /><br /><br /><br />
I had expected my new machine already yesterday according to the promise of the dealer. I phoned them up and, of course, they could not tell me when it will arrive at my home. They had asked for express delivery directly from Janome Netherlands. So I hoped to receive it today (Saturday). Now it's evening and I am frustrated since I cannot even phone the dealer. Tomorrow - Sunday - there will be no mail at all....So I am really disappointed 'cause I cannot try out the new machine :-((( Hope it will arrive on Monday but on Monday I have to see a doctor and will not be home - only later in the day.<br /><br /><br /><br />
Hope you have a better weekend with lots of embroidery - Hugs Maria - I'll let you know how the story continues.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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Update: Went to the store, delivered my Brother for repair, asked for the Janome MC500E (yesterday I phoned them to make sure that have the machine in stock which they confirmed), got a little demonstration and was so happy. Also DH agreed and was pleased, wanted to pay - but then the lady came back from the storage facility and said to her own regret there is no in stock. The owner apologized and said they will deliver tomorrow directly to our home. So now I am hoping and waiting that everything will go fine tomorrow. Hope I'll have enough time over the weekend to get used to my After-Christmas-present and will tell you. Thanks a lot for all your help and wishing you Happy Embroidering. Hugs Maria<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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I wonder if some of you dear Cuties have experience with the Janome Memory Craft 500E? I think I fell in love with her but without "knowing" her in practice :-) My Brother Super Galaxie has to be repaired. There is some software problem obviously. It keeps saying "Lift the sewing foot lever (Nähfußhebel)" but it is already lifted. Tried all my possibilities :-( and have to bring the machine to the shop tomorrow. Thought the Janome would be a good partner then 'cause it has a very reasonable price, contains 3 hoops - one of them 200x280 mm . What do you think? Should I buy it tomorrow 'cause I have some urgent things to embroider while the Brother is away for approx. one fortnight? Thanks for your advice - Maria
I have had mine for a year and I love it. I first used one when my local quilt shop had a demonstration day when they were first introduced here. They are user friendly and the quality of stitch outs is great compared to my older embroidery machine.
I wanted janome as the bobbins are all interchangeable with my other janomes. I don't know if brother uses the same size so this may be something to consider. I also like that I can hook it up to my computer and not have to use a usb to transfer the designs.
If you haven't already see if you can try one in the store. Maybe whilst yours is in for repair they may let you borrow a machine. Chances are though when you get it home you won't want to give it back! I have kept my older machine as a backup and to do small designs while my 500e is working away on larger projects but I honestly prefer the quality of stitching on my 500e any day.
Good luck with your machine repairs and your decision. If you buy the 500e I'm sure you will not be disappointed
So easy to use and as Sewmum1 said great stitch out.
There was a bit of a discussion about the auto threading at the beginning but I feel it depends on the thread you use some will take up no problem some with be tricky but it sews with all brands of thread I have used.
I know in the USA 4 Hoops came with the machine but here in Australia we only got the 2 larger ones 200x280 and the 200x200 the other 2 smaller ones optional extras.
If your budget allows I would consider the purchase.
Good luck.
Hugs - Maria
Depending on your car you may have had trouble getting it in the car. Lots of packing around machine to protect it.
Forgot to say there are some You Tubes on using the Janome500E you can watch.
Here in Australia not many shops keep stock of machines just have a demonstration model and when you buy and pay for it they then place an order for the machine.
Depending on how far you are from the warehouse it could even be later in the week for delivery.
What I would do it phone Monday morning as soon as they open if you can before you go to the Doctor.
Have my fingers crossed for you will keep watching for updates.
Much too Hot here to sew this weekend.
