Originally Posted by scowlkat

Do you really want the embroidery function? If not, check out the Janome 6500 or 6600 which have the same throat space and yes they both have the thread cutter. I don't have the 11000 but had a 10001 for years and worked like a champ! I personally think that Janome quality is much better than any other machine and the price is definitely more reasonable.