I started out with a Janome 350 loved it and traded that in for a Janome 11000. I also have a Janome 6600 and a Janome Coverstich cp1000. I think Janome gives you the best for the money and they are very user friendly. I also have a Singer Featherweight 221 and 2 Singer 301machines, A Viking 936 serger good buy from someone who did not use it, and also a Babylock blindhemmer.