I have a good friend that has the gracie frame w/that exact Janome and loves it. She has had no problems at all and does quilting on the side. (Other then she cracked one of the strip runners and Gracie sent out a new one w/no questions asked)I also know someone that has a New Joy w/that same machine and she likes hers too. I like the gracie over the New Joy personally because of the height. Both are very comparable in price too...keep us posted on your decision..Skeat