Janome is just a workhorse machine. I have my original MemoryCraft 5000. I sews and embroideries like a dream. It has NEVER been in the shop. I do my own cleaning and oiling and its at least 15 years old. You can't beat that for a solid machine. My 11000 is dynamite. large embroideries, freearm, upgradable (very important). I made a quilt and embroideries every open square with a design made for that square, thru the top, batting, backing and it came out perfect.