8/18/14 Yay! New machine. Asked at my dealer to watch out for a used Janome 350e, low mileage, good tires and they called back the next day with one the lady had two months and decided she wanted the commercial machine instead. It was almost 50% less because of the two months' use and still full warranty. They even kicked in 5 spools of thread and 3 yards of stabilizers. (I have the best dealer - PM me if you live near Auburn, Alabama.) Will spend my day trying to wedge it into the sewing room.

I have a 350E great machine. They do make noise, so make sure you have it on a firm surface, no wiggling. I also purchased the extra hoops, I don't use the mega hoop very much but the small C hoop is a handy hoop to have for small embroidery, I have used it when a mistake has occurred and just embroidered over the area. Another trick for this machine for hooping is , there is a link somewhere on the site, but because of the screws on the hoop it doesn't lie flat on the table for when you hoop. I use a cutting broad covered with a non slip fabric and place those prongs in the handle opening of the board.
I saw the trick with the non slip fabric, (comes on a roll , you can get it at the dollar store) on an embroidery site. It really does work.
You will love this machine , congratulations

That is awesome! Congrats

Congrats!! It is a great machine.

Congrats on your new 'baby' ! Hope you get much enjoyment from her.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS SEWWWWWWWW Happyyyyy Hugs

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by graceandham 26 Aug 2014

Me, too, Carolyn. But nobody can cover as much ground stitching as you do!

good for you! congrats!

yeh very exciting news for you!~hugs~

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I have a Janome 350e and love it. You will love it too. Very easy to use. I use it all the time.

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by graceandham 24 Aug 2014

This is #2. If/when I get my room set up right, the idea is to run two machines at a time, probably one with FSL most of the time!

Whoo Hoo! Happy Dance!

Congratulations. This dealer is a keeper. Have fun with your new baby.

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by graceandham 21 Aug 2014

A keeper - and a fisherman!

Congratulations to you. Sounds like you got a great deal. I don't get down that way much anymore, but wish I could

Wonderful news about your new arrival, what have you decided to name him or her? hehehe I call mine jane

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by graceandham 20 Aug 2014

Hadn't thought of naming, but maybe The Beast.

Well done! Sounds like you got a great deal and it was well worth having a quiet word in your dealer's ear :)

Welcome to the new addition to your sewing room. May you have many a Happy hours together sewing :))

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by graceandham 20 Aug 2014

Thank you.

Sweet! Love it when these things happen!

Good for you, have lot's of fun!

Have Fun with your new toy!olds/Maureen in Mobile

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by graceandham 19 Aug 2014

Thanks, dear. Hope you are doing well?

Go in the through the window if you have to! Congrats!!!!

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by graceandham 19 Aug 2014

Hey! It's upstairs!

by Leaha 19 Aug 2014

Use a ladder... LOL

Congrats on your great deal!

Congrats to you on the new machine. Correction: you have the best Janome dealer. I have the best Babylock dealer. hehe

Well done!

Congratulations, that was a good buy, happy stitching

How wonderful is that. What a bargain. Enjoy.

Congrats on your new edition! I'm sure she will settle in very nicely and be a great addition. :-)

Congratulations and I hope you have great fun with each other. As the owner of two preloved machines I know you have a good buy. I don't need a new machine, well not really and I don't live near you or I just might PM you