I also own an older Singer which I used for many years and made many quilts on. An excellent basic machine. I then purchased a Brother XR-7700 which is a computerized machine with many stitches. Another nice machine, but not to great for quilting. A couple of months ago I purchased my Janome Horizon 7700. I love it!!! It is an excellent quilting machine with lots of room and all the bells and whistles. Granted it is not an embroidery machine, but I really think if I want to embroider I would purchase an embroidery only machine. Just my own thoughts. I can't praise my Janome Horizon enough.