Just wondering if any of you in the know have any inkling of a new machine coming out. I have an 11000 and a 12000 and am waiting to upgrade again. The 15000 has been out now for 3 (?) years?

Mulqueen's in Mesa has Janome classes. might charge since you didn't buy there. There are also lots of clubs (usually $10. each) where we learn different emb techniques each week. Lots of sharing and

And no 5 x 7 hoop?

Which machines are 9mm and which are 7mm? 7mm: The Memory Craft 11000 and all models that preceded it. 9mm: The 8200, 8900, 9900, 12000, 14000, 15000 and all SkyLine models.

My 12000 tension went berzerk. After changing needle, bobbin case, bobbin, cleaning thread track, etc. I took it to the hospital. Turns out it needs a new tension part. Apparently this is why my threa

I've used several of Anita's quilt patterns such as Flora & Fauna, Faith and Farm and used one of the big programs, Beautiful Blocks and Borders for borders because i didn't like the ones that came wi

I find that the smaller USB sticks work best in my 12000 - 1 GB or less. You can find them on Amazon for about $25. for 10. There is no reason to buy the big ones because your machine will take all da

Thank you to whoever posted the link to Stitch Fun News. It's a fun newsletter. http://stitchfun.com/news_160128.htm

There is a 15000 up for bid on eBay for $4600. (it didn't sell at "$5400.or best offer). The lister says Total Stitching Time: 26 hours 30 min. I don't think I can tell on my 12000 and I was just wond

We love our winter visitors/residents. Tho we complain about lack of parking spaces, all the extra bodies means more events, more stores open, more of everything because you all bring your pocketbooks

We are so fortunate to have a group monitor who is right there and who knows everything! I tell other people to look for the Yahoo group for their machine but they don't find the kind of information w

Glad to hear somebody else say that more educating and less selling is desired at these events! Or lower the price.

I'm currently attending a 2-day Floriani "Hands-On" event that cost $129. The majority of the first day was spent in selling Floriani stabilizers and software and the Brother Dream machine. If this ev

Smooth the stabilizer and then wet your finger (or spit on it!) and dampen each corner and it will stick down. I use the sticky bottom stabilizer for towels. Hoop just the stabilizer and then,if you h

When hooping just stabilizer, I use strips cut from shelf liner - that rubbery stuff that keeps things from slipping that you can find by the roll at the dollar store. Just place the strip between the

When you start embroidering lots, consider buying your stabilizers by the bolt at Joanns with a coupon. They carry cut-away, tear-away, wash-away, clear water soluble (for the top of towels and other

I have the same problem. When I click on Reply to Group or Reply to Sender, it takes me to a blank web page. The only way to reply is to Reply via Web Post. Replying via Web Post, Jim says: Again this

I don't think that you can say that the 12000 isn't reliable. Mine has been wonderful. Unfortunate that yours tried to commit suicide!

I use small jewelry plastic bags and write on them what is on the stick then store the stick in the bag.

Success! Thank you for the help. I used a #110 Universal needle, taped the placemat down, used wash-away stabilizer and slowed machine to 400. (The designs I'm using --"wildflowers" from emblibrary--