Janome Memory Craft 6600 Professional Sewing & Quilting Machine Product Details
The Memory Craft 6600 Professional has the speed and precision critical to advanced sewing. The 6600 contains loads of features created especially for quilters, including the AcuFeed system. AcuFeed: Layered Fabric Feeding System ensures your sewing and quilting are even, smooth and precise on all types of fabric. The AcuFeed foot is integrated with a unique seven-point feed dog system, so your fabric is guided perfectly from the top and the bottom. AcuFeed is a unique and innovative feature - once you try it you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Features:
163 Stitches across 4 modes
7 one-step, sensor buttonholes
Block and script monogram stitches
AcuFeed: Built-in layered fabric feeding system
Enhanced backlit LCD screen with more stitch details
Start/stop button
Favorite stitch settings default
Maximum sewing speed: 1000spm/Straight; 700spm/Zigzag
Visible pressure guage
Jam-proof, magnetic, top-loading, full-rotary hook system
Independent motor for bobbin winding
Automatic thread cutter, with memory capability
Speed control lever
Arm and bed space: 9" x 5" (225mm x 120mm)
Visible pressure gauge
Jam-proof, magnetic, top-loading, full-rotary hook system
Independent motor for bobbin winding
External feed balancing dial
7-point feed dog
Front access feed dog up/down control
Adjustable stitch width from 0 to 7mm
Adjustable stitch length from 0 to 5mm
Individual stitch editing
Combination stitch editing
Elongation
Turn over memory
Recall memory bank
Resumption set/last stitch recall
Auto-lock, Lock-a-matic, and needle up/down quick command keys
Vertical thread delivery system with dual thread guide bar
Built-in needle threader
71 needle drop positions (including 15 left to right needle positions)
Extra-high presser foot lift
Twin needle guard
Knee lifter
Extended seam allowance guide
Beep indicator shut-off
14 standard feet
Large extension table
10 languages available on-screen
Electronic foot control
Sewing light
Soft dust cover
Weight: 26.5lbs. (12 kg)
AcuFeed: Layered Fabric Feeding System It perfectly guides your fabric from both the top and the bottom. Only Janome truly integrates its innovative AcuFeed foot with a unique seven-point feed dog system, ensuring all fabrics move smoothly - even thick layers of quilting fabric and batting.
163 Stitches with On-Screen Manipulation Choose from dozens of decorative and quilting stitches. With its enhanced screen clarity and additional screen detail, all the stitches are easier to choose, customize and save into memory.
Start/Stop Button When you're doing those long seams or you've dropped the feed doges to do free motion quilting over a large area, you can relax your pedal foot. The handy Start/Stop Button makes a big difference when you spend a lot of time at your machine.
Knee Lift Raise the presser foot without taking your hands off your work. It's like having an extra hand and is crucial for quilting and other projects with long or repetitive seams.
Automatic Thread Cutter Simply touch the key to manually snip your thread. You can also program the snip at the end of a stitch.
Wide Open Spaces Spread out on the largest arm and bed space of any household sewing machine: 9" x 5" (225mm x 120mm). The design is not only spacious, it's also ergonomic and intuitive.
Easy Needle Threader Another great time saving feature to get you sewing faster. Just push down the lever, loop the thread through, release, and you're ready to sew.
Standard Accessories:
1/4 inch Seam Foot O - Sews a 1/4" seam allowance quickly and accurately. Great for piecing quilts and topstitching.
Blind Hem Foot G - Place fold of fabric against black guide for an invisible blind hem, even topstitching and fabric tucks.
Bobbins - Pre-wound - Save time by using pre-wound bobbins. These are designed especially for Professional-Style Embroidery but can be used in all Janome machines. Each bobbin contains 105 yds. of 100% Spun Polyester Bobbin Thread, on a clear plastic bobbin, weight 60/2. A dozen bobbins per pack. Available in White, Black, and White/Black combo.
Cording Foot H - Slots in this foot will hold one to three lengths of cord in place while stitches form over the cords.
Darning Foot P2 (embroidery machines) - Spring-loaded foot for free-motion embroidery, quilting and free form monogramming.
Lint Brush - Use it to brush away lint.
Overcast Foot M - Industrial type of overlock stitch for professional seam finishing. This stitch can be used to finish off a raw edge or for simultaneously seaming and overcasting.
Overedge Foot C (top loading 5mm machines) - Use with an overcast stitch to wrap thread around the edge of your fabric to prevent raveling. Fits top loading machines with 5mm zig zag stitch width.
Satin Stitch Foot F - For dense zig-zag stitching. Bottom of foot is beveled for smooth delivery of thread when sewing decorative or satin stitches.
Zig-Zag Foot A - Also called the all-purpose foot. Used for most utility sewing from straight stitch to zig-zag stitching.
Zipper Foot E - For use when sewing in zippers.
Accessory Box
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Bobbins
Cloth Guide with Screw
Dual Feed Foot AD
Foot Control
Instruction Book
Knee Lifter
Power Supply Cable
Quick Reference Chart
Quilting Bar
Rolled Hem Foot D
Screwdriver
Seam Ripper
Set of Needles
Spool Holder (large)
Spool Holder (small)
Specifications:
Horizontal Full Rotary Hook Model
Machine Body: Arm & Bed Partially Modified
Folding Handle (Short)
Machine Size: W 19.5 x H 11.8 x D 8.6 inches
Arm Space: W 8.8 x H 4.7 Inches
Machine Weight: 24 lb
Electronic Foot Control and Start/Stop Button
Maximum Speed: Straight: 1,000 spm; Zigzag: 700 spm; Start/Stop button: 700 spm
Auto Thread Cutter
7 pcs. Feed Dog
Upper Feeding System
404 Total Stitches Including Buttonhole and Monograms
150 Total Built-in Stitches Including 7 Buttonholes
Monogram: 67 Alphabet & Number; 60 European in 2 Fonts (Block & Script)
Feed Balance on S.S. & BH
Adjustable Zigzag Width
Maximum Zigzag Width: 7 mm
Adjustable Stitch Length
Maximum Stitch Length: 5 mm Forward & 5 mm Reverse
Stitch Selection: Ten-Key, Direct & Quilting Modes
Stitch Indication on LCD, Improved Screen Layout
Tension Dial: Manual Beehive Type
Bobbin Winder: Independent Motor
Lever Drop Feed Device
Snap on Presser Foot
Foot Pressure Adjustment: Adjusting Screw with Indicator
Built-in Needle Threader
Thread Cutter on Face Plate
Bobbin Winder Thread Cutter
Pop-up Hook Cover Plate
Slited Thread Take up Lever
Industrial Spool Stand
Dual White LED Lamps
Start/Stop button
Speed Control Slider
Needle Up/Down Key
Lock Stitch Key
Reverse Feed Key
Auto Stop at End of Buttonhole
Memory Function: Memorable Between the Modes
Turn-over Stitch & Reduction of Monogram
Editing (All At Once/Individually)
Memory Recall/Previous Setting Recall: 5 Memory Banks
Customized Setting Function: Width & length of BH & Direct Selection Mode
Buzzer Sound Level Adjustment: 4 Levels
9 Language Selection
Elongation
Auto Thread Cutter Key
Help Key
Knee Lifter
Presser Foot Lifter at the Back of Presser Bar (with Sensor); Two Step
Extension Table: W 600 x D 400 mm
Dust Cover (#846806)
3 Feet for Upper Feeding System
Optional Needle Plate (SS) for 7 Piece Feed Dog
Warranty: 25 year limited, mechanical; 5 years electronic; 1 year labor

My Vacation

Hello Quilters,
This is me on my vacation on Lake Champlain. My dog Zoe loves to kayak. She wouldn't let a boat leave without trying to climb aboard! Isn't she cute?

Happy Quilting,

Corinne

A great Machine

Janome America is proud to partner with The Heart Truth Campaign to help build awareness of the dangers of heart disease. Heart disease kills more American women than all cancers combined. As a first year partner, Janome has designed a machine in red in support of The Heart Truth campaign. Janome's new Heart Truth computerized sewing machine has all the technological advancements to enhance any sewing project experience - from the exclusive Janome Superior Feed System to the 3 different 1-step automatic buttonholes. And you will never run out of stitches either because Janome HT2008 Computerized Sewing Machine offers 50 unique stitches. But what's truly unique about the Janome HT2008 Computerized Sewing Machine is that it reminds us all of a woman's personal risk of heart disease. Each machine comes with a FREE! Red Dress Pin to help further spread the word and urge women to talk to their doctors to see what steps they can take to lower their risks.

The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine has 50 stitches including stretch, utility, quilting, garment and applique. The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine also has 3 one-step buttonholes allowing you to embellish garments, shirts, pants or whatever you like, however you like!
The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine has a bright LED screen for easy stitch and function selection.
No more squinting to find the needle, with the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine just push the lever and lay thread across the threading hook.
With the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine simply press the Up/Down Needle Position button to conveniently set the needle in the up or down position. The machine will automatically stop at the end of the seam in the selected position.
To make a buttonhole with the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine simply place a button on the sensor buttonhole foot. The sensor then sets the necessary length, and the perfect buttonhole is automatically made in one step. With the 1-Step Buttonhole System every buttonhole is exactly the same size.
The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine's 7-piece feed dog supports fabrics on all sides of the needle, providing smooth consistent, pucker-free results. The 7-piece feed dog system combines with the horizontal jam-proof rotary bobbin system to create the Superior Feed System.
The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine has variable speed control so you can set how fast or slow your machine can go.
Free Arm The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine has a free arm so you can sew cuffs, pants and collars with professional results.
Drop-FeedThe Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine allows you to drop-feed for attaching buttons, darning, stippling and other free motion applications.
Horizontal Jam-Proof Bobbin SystemThe bobbin loads from the top so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it effortless to monitor the bobbin thread supply.
Automatic Thread Tension Control The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine ensures stable stitch quality, whatever the type of fabric being used.
Auto-Lock StitchTo secure the end of a seam with the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine simply press the Auto-Lock button.
Buttonhole and Stretch Stitch Balance Adjustment Allows you to adjust the density of stitching on either side of your buttonhole or stretch stitch.
Low-Profile Metal Foot Control The Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine comes packed with a low-profile metal foot control. Built tough, low and precise this wonderful foot control goes great with such a beautiful machine.
Easy Reverse Stitch Button With the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine simply press the reverse stitch button and your machine will sew in reverse!
Auto-Declutch Bobbin Winder Winding a bobbin has never been simpler with the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine.
Snap-On Presser Feet With the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine change from one foot to another effortlessly.
Extra-High Presser Foot Lift With the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine you can fit multiple layers fabric or bulky fabrics under the presser foot with ease.
Maximum Zig-Zag Width and Maximum Stitch Length With the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine you have a maximum zig-zag width of 7mm and a maximum stitch length of 5mm.
Warranty The warranty of the Janome HT2008 Heart Truth Computerized Sewing Machine is 25 years limited sewing head, 5 years limited electronic, and 1 year all parts and labor. Mr Vac & Mrs Sew is an authorized Janome dealer.
Accessories Included:
Bobbins
Needle Set
Satin Stitch Foot F
Zipper Foot E
Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
Overedge Foot C
Blind Hem Foot G
Seam Ripper / Buttonhole Opener
Screwdriver
Lint Brush
Quilter Bar
Foot Control
Additional Spool Pin
Spool Pin Felt
Spool Stand
Spool Holder (Large)
Spool Holder (Small)
English/Spanish Instruction Book
Power Supply Cord

Come see us and check one out. We'll be happy to let you try one!

New Threads

Hello Quilters,



We now sell Hemingworth Threads.
I love this company! Their threads are very reasonably priced, and are not only vibrant and glossy, but also strong and colorfast. A Hemingworth spool is designed to be both a smooth thread guide and a protective storage solution. The cap preserves thread quality by blocking dust, oil and other harmful elements. The removable stopper traps thread, preventing unraveling and tangling during storage. Although these beautiful threads were designed for embroidery and are polyselect, they will enhance your quilting and top stitching. They look spectacular on art quilts!
Happy Quilting,
Corinne

A Great New Product

Hello Quilters,

Look what I found, and love!
Clear-Quilt is a 100% Mercerized cotton ready wound bobbin that is designed for quilting and piecing applications.
You can spend more time sewing and less time winding bobbins with Clear-Quilt. Clear-Quilt offers significantly more stitches or yards per bobbin than machine wound bobbins. So not only do you save time by not having to wind your own bobbins, you save time changing bobbins. They are packaged in tubes of 8 and priced at $6.50 a tube. Both the bobbins and tube are reusable.
If you are looking for a great seam appearance then you will appreciate the quality of Clear-Quilt's Egyptian longer staple fiber. It's also washable and colorfast so you can enjoy the beauty of your creativity for years to come.
We currently have a full selection in stock!

Happy Quilting,

Corinne

Orca Pod

Hello Quilters,
This is one of the many fabulous new patterns that has just arrived, by Castilleja Cotton. It is machine appliqued, and easily assembled. The finished size is 23" x 16". We have a sample made up in the store, so you can see just how striking it is. I love this little quilt, so I've hung it where I can gaze at it while working on the computer, or working the counter. Come in and take a look, I'm sure you'll love it too!
Happy Quilting,
Corinne

New Product

Hello Quilters,

I found this great new batting in Oregon, and it'll be arriving at the store this week for you to purchase. We have a sample on hand for you to feel.
It's new from Quilters Dream.

Quilters Dream Green Truly Green Batting Earth-Friendly Recycled Batting that is 100% Green!
Dream Green is a soft, cozy batting made 100% from recycled plastic bottles! Dream Green meets our highest standards of quality, function and performance. Your needles will glide through this unique eco-friendly batting. Finished quilt may be machine-washed and dried with little to no shrinkage. Dream Green is wrinkle-resistant.
Each pound of Dream Green Batting keeps 10 plastic bottles out of our landfills. Plastic bottles are cut into chips, washed, melted and extruded into fine polyester fibers. These recycled fibers are indistinguishable from “virgin” polyester fibers yet are made without depleting our precious natural resources. To avoid additional processing we have kept the soft “natural” green bottle color – but you can rest assured that Dream Green is colorfast and compatible to all your finest quilts and projects.
Dream Green has been carded, crosslapped and needlepunched for uniformity, strength, and resiliency. There is no scrim or resins yet you can stitch up to 12” apart! Utilizing eco-efficient recycling Quilters Dream has developed a wonderful quilt batting that truly accomplishes the meaning of “green.”
GREEN FACTS: Studies show that the energy saved by recycling a single plastic bottle – as compared to producing a new one from scratch – is enough to power a single 60-watt bulb for six hours. The amount of petroleum saved annually by using postconsumer bottles instead of virgin materials in the manufacturing process is enough to supply power to a city the size of Atlanta for an entire year! It is reported the process of recycling plastic bottles results in a 66% reduction of energy consumption, nearly 90% reduction of water usage and reduction of carbon dioxide by 2.5 times.
Dream Green comes in these sizes:
Craft 46" x 36" (keeping 3.5 bottles from the landfill)
Crib 46" x 60" (keeping 5.5 bottles from the landfill)
Throw 60" x 60" (keeping 7 bottles from the landfill)
Twin 93" x 72" (keeping 13 bottles from the landfill)
Double 96" x 93" (keeping 17 bottles from the landfill)
Queen 108" x 93" (keeping 20 bottles from the landfill)
Super Queen 93" x 121" (keeping 24 bottles from the landfill)
King 122" x 122" (keeping 28 bottles from the landfill)
Throw Folded Roll 60" x 30 linear yards (keeping 120 bottles from the landfill)
Queen Folded Roll 93" x 30 linear yards (keeping 200 bottles from the landfill)
King Folded Roll 122" x 30 linear yards (keeping 220 bottles from the landfill)

Happy Quilting,
Corinne

Hello Quilters,

I really enjoyed my trip, and got to meet a lot of great people. Here I am with Nancy Goldsworthy, Gina Halladay of the Threaded Pear, Debbie Caffrey and Mark Lapinski. The booths were really decorated beautifully, and each one was more exciting then the last. I would say the most popular items were aprons, tote bags and needle felting. I ordered a lot of embellishing items, and I can't wait to start using them. We made a display in the front of the store of all the new products on order, so stop in and see whats new!

Happy Quilting,

Corinne

Sample Spree

People waiting to enter. Some were there for 3 hours.

Quilt Market Prep

Hello Quilters,

I'm off to Quilt Market in Portland Oregon this week! I'm getting real excited about it. My husband will be going along with me, he's interested in scissor sharpening machines. I'm interested in the business seminars, new patterns, and seeing the new trends! My favorite part is "Sample Spree". It is held on the first night of Market, and the excitement is high. It's where we get the first glimpse of the new fabric lines, patterns, and projects. A lot of the companies have samples for sale, all made up, so you can come home with the patterns, and have a sample ready to display. It is an absolute buying frenzy, and I love it! Every year I run for Anka's Treasures' table. I think she is one of my favorite designers, and she has wonderful samples! My heart quickens just thinking about it. I will try and post pictures to give you an idea of what it's like, so check back during the weekend. Until then, have a Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Quilting, Corinne

We have something new at Common Threads, we know you'll love!
Quiltsmart Fun Packs. Just fuse 2 fat quarters to the pre-printed interfacing, cut on the dashed lines, and sew on the solid lines. In less then an hour you'll have a completed bag. They couldn't be easier to make! Each package has interfacing to make 2 bags. Great gifts (even to yourself!)

Their full color, stand up instructions are perfect for at-a-glance sewing! You'll LOVE the NEW Quiltsmart! Fun Packs .Contents: Quiltsmart engineered printed interfacing, cover with instructions - all packed in a 6" x 9" vinyl zippered project bag for just $12.95!

A "must have" for classes!

Hello Quilters!

ArtBin Sew-lutions™ Mat/Ruler Tote

Dimensions 25 x 20 x 0.625 inches

Large zippered main compartment holds up to 18 x 28 inch mats & projects.
Front lower pocket with hook and loop closure hold 6 x 24 inch ruler.
Front zippered pocket protects up to 12 x 12 inch quilt blocks, rulers and supplies.
2 additional front zippered pouches for scissors, rotary cutters and supplies.
Back zippered pouches hold up to 15.5 x 15.5 inch and 12.5 x 12.5 inch .

Carrying handles and adjustable shoulder strap.

Also here is the link for the Demo on Clovers YO-YO maker: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zur9gThp-EU

Happy Quilting, Corinne

Janome News!

Hello Quilters,


Janome is proud to announce Marie Osmond’s endorsement of the Memory Craft 11000!

Marie loves this machine, because it allows her to accomplish any sewing task. “The reliability and simplicity of the Janome Memory Craft 11000 gives me the time and the freedom for unlimited creative possibilities. I’m pretty sure a busy woman must have designed this machine!”

Marie Osmond’s life-long passion for quilting is a treasured legacy passed down from her mother, Olive, who showed her only daughter how to turn ordinary scraps of fabric into extraordinary works of art. “For me, sewing is great therapy,” said Marie. “Creating a quilt is not only fun and relaxing, it’s a personal and unique way to connect with others. Some of my best memories are times I spent quilting with my Mom, my children, and my friends, or making a quilt as a gift.”

Janome is honored to have such a talented artist as a spokesperson for its more famous machine.
“Whether you grew up watching ‘The Donny & Marie Show’ or watched her faithfully on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ you’ve only had a glimpse of Marie’s energy and enthusiasm,” said Jiro Hagiwara, president and CEO of Janome America, Inc. “She brings that enthusiasm and creative energy to everything she does and it makes our partnership with her invaluable.”

Now doesn't that make you want to own one too? Who doesn't want what Marie has?

Happy Quilting,
Corinne

Welcome!

Hello Quilters,

I thought this forum would be a great way to inform you of whats new at CTQS. So what's new? I've been having a blast with the Yo-Yo maker from Clover. I find it very relaxing, and they are so portable. Stop by for a demo, and ideas to how use them. I will try to add what's new everyday. I wanted to get this up and running before Quilt Market ( I leave in 2 weeks). I want to report from market and show you pictures! I hope you enjoy this.

Happy Quilting,

Corinne