Comments on: Review of the Juki TL-2010Q

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:20:57 +0000

In reply to Claudia. Hi Claudia! Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed comment. I'm so sorry to hear about your house - the stories about the wildfires are heartbreaking. I'm very happy with my current setup of the Juki and a Janome MC 6700P (review to come?) It does all the things my Juki can't, like zig zag and overcast and make buttonholes. Also, the even feed foot is DIVINE for quilting, it has a tonne of lights, and the auto threader works every time (unlike my Juki ?). I hear the quality of Berninas is unparalleled, but I've never sewn with one so can't comment on the comparison to a Janome. But I love my two machines! Hope that helped, and that you get back to sewing soon.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:08:27 +0000

I LOVED MY JUKI! I bought a Juki several years ago after taking a class in Chico, Ca from Cindy Needham, who has since become a famous machine quilter and teacher. I don’t remember if I ever even used the walking foot, as we were taught to do free motion quilting with an open toe embroidery foot with feed dogs down. I made many quilts on that machine, and free motion quilted up to twin size on it.
I truly LOVED that machine, you’re so right about the PERFECT EVERY TIME stitch and tension. Sadly, we lost our home and my sewing room to the fires last November in Paradise, Ca. I hope to replace my Juki for sure. I don’t know if I’ll replace my Bernina, but I’ll need something that can at least overcast a seam and make a buttonhole. Any suggestions of good machines? I’m not stuck on Bernina in any way, maybe considering Janome. I am low vision, so lighting and automatic threading are important. Thoughts?

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:00:35 +0000

In reply to Tanya Quilts in CO.

Oh, interesting! I’ve heard that some people have problems with their tension (but I haven’t). I’ve found a sweet spot with my dials and have never had to adjust them since. Sorry to not be more useful!
Also, the Pfaff IDT is LEGENDARY!! I don’t blame you for not messing around with the Juki walking foot. ?

By: Tanya Quilts in CO

Tanya Quilts in CO — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:55:42 +0000

I just got this Juki a few months ago. I do love it, but I find I have to adjust my tension fairly often. Any hints for that? Thanks for your fabulous review. By the way, I have not tried the walking foot–I just keep doing my straight line quilting on my Pfaff with its awesome IDT…

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:47:28 +0000

In reply to Marsha.

Hi Marsha,
Thanks so much for taking the time to post a comment! The 1/4″ foot is linked – I got mine from Sewing Parts Online.
I’m not sure I know what you mean by the table set up – if you were referring to the extension table, it came with the machine! Woohoo!

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:42:48 +0000

In reply to SarahZ.

Hi Sarah!
I’m so glad that your walking foot works well for you – that would be my dream come true for this machine! (And zig zag, I guess…)

By: Marsha

Marsha — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:33:15 +0000

Haha! Enjoyable read! I own one (I think I’m a machine collector because it’s one of many!) but lost my sewjo shortly after. I agree though that mine also makes a perfect stitch and I love the few bells it has! I’m very interested in your 1/4” foot. Where can I get one for mine? Also your table set up is unusual. Is there a story for that too?

By: SarahZ

SarahZ — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:26:16 +0000

I have always straightline quilted, and was dubious about the benefits of a walking foot, but since my bargain basement Juki came with one, I hadda try it! I love it and it has improved the quality and ease of my quilting!!! It makes me sad yours was a bust!!!!