I would like to give this machine a 5 star rating for the fact that it has a beautiful stitch and seems high quality, I really liked the way it was set up, loved using it, unitl, the bobbin case started ratteling, really loud, only after 8 or so hours of sewing. I tried every trouble shooting step I could find, nothing worked. I sent the machine back and purchased another one of the same style. Same thing, after about 8 hours of sewing a loud rattling in the bobbin case showed up. I sent it back. So sad, it's really a nice machine, I wish this problem would be fixed. I see other buyers have had the same issue.

Review by Vicki Nangle

I haven't had the time to use even a fraction of it's features,
BUT I love what I have used.
1) I love the auto needle threader on this one. You literally just have to push the button down and it's threaded.
I have a Singer machine with "auto threading" and it takes me 20 tries at least. Not the juki, I thread it first time always.
2) It's a very quiet machine. I love that I can sew at night without waking everybody up.
3) The drop in bobbin is really easy to use.
4) It cuts your thread just by pushing your heel on the back of the presser foot. Another huge time saver.

This is a great all around machine. It doesn't have millions of decorative stitches, but I don't l care about that. Give me a sturdy and reliable machine with the stitches that I'll use. This machine has all the stitches that a sewer truly needs and then some. It stitches well and has good power. The foot pedal functionality is great as is the cover. It doesn't come with a knee lift. I don't understand why someone would complain about not getting a knee lift when it's clear that it's not included. A knee lift can be purchased separately, but if you have a knee lift from another machine, chances are that it will work with this machine. I have found the threader to be reliable, but all needle threaders have limitations when it comes to needle and thread size. Reasonable expectations are required. The machine is heavy enough to instill confidence in its ability, but not so heavy to instill dread if you want to move it.

I'm not sure you can get any better than this for the price. I have two Juki sergers and I am as impressed by this machine as I am by my sergers.

After MANY hours of research on various brands I chose this one and couldn't be happier. I loved Babylock for as long as I can remember, but they are so expensive for what I really need. I do have an Emore embroidery machine that I rarely use. Five years ago I bought my first Brother machine, a little SE-350 and the 1034D serger. Soon after, I needed a really heavy duty machine and bought the PQ1500S along with a CV2340. I use the PQ1500S most as it is a powerhorse and I wish I had bought it long ago, but now I need a machine that can do a great blindstitch hem, fast stretch stitch, great buttonholes and other options. I have absolutely two requirements in a machine, an automatic thread cutter and needle down option. This Juki met all my desires.

It is easy to set up and the manual is very large and easy to understand. The DVD is fair, as the voice is a bit strange, but easy to understand. I wish it had a few more presser feet, but I plan to purchase more soon.The Juki Exceed is quiet while stitching, but the thread cutter is a bit noisy, but works very well by pushing a button or pressing the back of the foot control.

I ordered the machine on Saturday after 5pm and received it on Monday early afternoon!! This was without "prime" or two day shipping either. The box is very strong, not like the machine boxes you get off the self at a store. The machine comes with a great solid cover that stores the manual and foot control. Speaking of foot control, I love, love it!! Very large and has 4 rubber pads so it doesn't scoot all over the place.

Just purchased this machine not too long ago after a lot of research and I'm very pleased. The machine is everything I was looking for and worth every penny. It sews beautifully and is very quiet for such a fast machine. So far I would say this was an excellent purchase.

Update:

I have not even owned the machine a month and already the automatic needle threader is not working. I just wrote the seller to determine how to get a new machine as I am furious that I have spent this much money, and am already having problems. I absolutely loved this machine until now and want a replacement that functions correctly.