I used to love my Janomes..I still own 2..the 10001 and the 3000 which everyone uses when they come to sew at my house...I now own 3 Berninas and I love them even more as far as quality but I will be honest...some of that has to do with customer service in our area....the Janome Dealer..well I won't say anymore...I switched....but don't have room the keep the big Janome set up with all my other ones...so I am going to try to sell it....I have one for sale if anyone is interested...a 10001....anyone interested?hehehehe...blessings