Ok, I did it! Ordered the Janome 1600P today with needle threader and thread cutter. I figure I'll "play" with it for awhile and decide later whether or not to order the Grace Sure Stitch. Although the Janome, Juki, and Brother are all so very similar, I went with the Janome because I can get service here and it's the same guy who works on my little Featherweight. Thanks for all your comments and advice. I really appreciate it.