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93.3 This is a rather plain mechanical sewing machine that is simple and easy to use.  It is solid and reliable and likely a good fit for a beginner or even an experienced seamstress who only requires the basics.  Consumer ratings are excellent and the machine is well-priced for a Janome.  It doesn’t come with some of the usual bells and whistles like an automatic needle threader or a needle up/down button but this doesn’t seem to detract from the praise heaped upon this unit by owners. [REF Janome Sewing Machine Reviews]

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91.2  The Singer Fashion Mate 7256 is well liked by owners and ratings are very good.  This Singer sewing machine, along with the Stylist 7258, are consumer favorites.  The machine has 70 built-in stitches and a host of other features including an LCD screen with stitch selections, an automatic needle threader and 13 needle positions. Consumers also report that the Fashion Mate is very easy to get up and running.  However, some owners comment on the limited illumination provided by the LED light and the fact that the machine sometimes struggles on heavier material.  [REF Singer Sewing Machine Reviews]

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97.0 This is a fast machine that is great for quilters and serious seamstresses alike.  It comes with an extension table for large projects, is capable of sewing through thick fabric and it is relatively quiet.  It also includes a host of accessories.  However there are a few comments from owners indicating frustration in accessing and loading the bobbin.  [REF Brother Sewing Machine Reviews]

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96.0 The Janome HD3000 is a sturdy sewing machine that is getting great reviews and ratings from owners.  It feeds material smoothly, is capable of dealing with thick materials, and is also reportedly very easy to operate.  Unfavorable comments are few but some consumers feel that the stitch selection light is a little dim and the turn wheel a bit stiff. [REF Janome Sewing Machine Reviews]

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88.4 The Singer 9960 Quantum Stylist gets good consumer ratings.  It is feature rich and has 600 built-in stitches, 5 alphanumeric fonts, 13 automatic one-touch buttonholes and many, many more features.  Consumers report that this sewing machine is very easy to use and that it produces consistent, quality stitches.  However some folks find that the manual is not very easy to understand and that the machine is so full of features that they are a little overwhelmed.  [REF Singer Sewing Machine Reviews]

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100 There are a limited number of online consumer ratings for the Janome DC2011 at this time but a total of 9 were still found.  All 9 owners gave the machine a perfect 5 out of 5 – or 100/100.  Folks are very impressed with how easy the machine is to setup and operate and also feel it is solidly built, sturdy and reliable.  Owners like the large number of included accessories as well as the unit’s ability to easily sew through multiple layers of fabric and the needle up/down feature. [REF Janome Sewing Machine Reviews]

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94.3 Like most of the Janome sewing machines we have investigated to date, the Janome DC1050 gets very good ratings from consumers.  It is a lightweight machine that is also very quiet.  Owners report that it is sturdy, user friendly and very easy to setup and get running.  There is some grumbling about the lack of illumination provided by the built-in LED light however. [REF Janome Sewing Machine Reviews]