Getting a machine for Christmas..BUT....Still very very confused on what to get. I know I don't want a hoop any smaller then a 5x7 and I would like a USB capability....Do you really need to have a store that has classes to learn how to use the machine? We only have a few stores in town and I really don't like them and have heard that their service isn't any good. I would have to drive at the least 45 mins to a store that I've heard good things about. But is it really necessary? I think I'm leaning towards a Janome.