I bought my first embroidery machine - a Janome 350E and just loved it. All it did was embroider, that way I could embroider and sew both. Uses both a 4x4 & 5x7 hoops. Simple to operate. Can download jef patterns on a thumb drive that's been formatted and off you go! Was wonderful. Last year I upgrated to a Janome 11000 Memory Craft and it too is awesome. However, at times I still wish I had kept my 350E. It was not as heavy and easier to move around for sure. Good luck!