You will love your Janome. Have had mine for a year now and love it more every day :!: Had to use my old White today(smaller open arm to get into a tight area for repair)what a difference. Know that the White has been "driven" for 50 years :lol: and still runs great, just isn't as comflortable and smooth as the Janome. Enjoy making pretties for that new Granddaughter.