Janome 4300QDC-B Sewing and Quilting Machine with Bonus Quilt Kit!

The Janome 5300QDC was super easy to setup right out the package for me but I think it might be due to the fact that my previous machine was also made by Janome. I absolutely adore this machine! My favorite features are auto-needle down, automatic thread cutter, the knee lifter and magnifying glasses. The only thing that I’m not a fan of is the automatic needle threader as it is way more difficult to use than the one on my previous Janome which cost much less. The machine is easy to use, and runs smoothly. I can tell that I'm going to get a lot of years of use out of it.

This is a truly wonderful machine. Sews so smooth, so many stitches to choose from, auto thread cutter, auto needle down position, knee lifter, sew with or without the foot pedal! And this does have the extra height on the presser foot, you just lift it up from its up position to get the extra height needed for thick fabrics. Some reviews said there isn't one but they are mistaken. I can't wait to start my quilt! I have my blocks ready to sew. I started out sewing on my old singer, trying to make masks during the pandemic, and what a nightmare. I got a Janome sewist721 mechanical machine and I literally cried it was so much better than my singer. (they are only $299.00 on Amazon right now for anyone who wants a great mechanical machine) But I wanted this for the extra stitches, all the wonderful features it has. I am so glad I got this!

Delivered earlier than expected! I was upgraded to the 5300qdc model which was a surprise. Machine is so easy to set up and work on.

Very happy with sewing machine. Many attachments included. Works well for machine quilting

Overall the machine is pretty nice and has some nice features you would expect on a machine of this price range. However, it lacks something even $100 Singers have, the ability to add more clearance under the presser foot by pushing up on the presser foot lever. This may seem like a small thing but when you you have to fight to get 2 layers of fleece and 2 of Jersey under the needle, it's a deal breaker, I sent it back. A machine of this caliber, should have this feature.