When I went shopping for a new sewing machine about 6 years ago....I had never heard of Janome or New Home either! I was replacing my 1972 Singer Stylist. I was getting back into sewing after about a 15 year absence. I bought the Janome 9700 sew/embroid and then later, the Janome Decor 2030. I had looked at Bernina and Brother. A friend of a friend had a Janome and after talking with her, I went shopping! I have been very very happy!
sandy