Just bought my daughter a Janome 2139N machine as I am teaching her to sew and quilt. I love this machine even if it is a low end machine. I personally own the older Singers and swear by them. It seemed a little touchy at first but the manual that comes with it is precise with directions and we had her purring in short order! I love this machine....DD had never sewied before and with this machine she has take like a duck to water with it. She has the gift!!!! I'm proud of her!