I have had my Janome MC 11000 SE for 18 months and love it. I am especially happy with the way it does embroidery. I sew and quilt on it as well. My advice would be to purchase your Janome from a reputable dealer that will provide training on both the sewing and embroidery features of the machine. My previous sewing machine was not digital, and I must admit that there was a learning curve for me to enjoy its many features!