:roll: You have another Janome user here. I have sewn on my still treasured Singer for years, but last year I got a Janome 3022 and I have never been happier. It has a self threader, a lock stitch, a needle down position and many patterns. I use it for sewing the quilt top, and quilting it using the walking foot. It's a great machine and I paid$299.00 and bought it at Hancock Fabric. Good luck, I just know your wife will love the Janome. :lol: