I waited 30 years to get a new machine. My husband and I went out to buy one and we were going to spend $300.00 but we got into shopping and testing and had a ball. Lot's of luches out and met lots of friendly people decided one a Janome 6600P Paid $1,250. Waited to get the right one. Now I can's keep my husband off of it He took up quilting. Married 44 years. But got what i wanted almost now I have to paln my time on it.