I broke down and bought a Singer Featherweight years ago to take travelling, and to classes, as my Janome 10000 is a homebody, doesn't like to be carried (I don't carry her, too heavy). I would be heartbroken if she got injured. I bought a New Viking Sapphire last year, for the bigger harp, and hate it. My Janone and I have been through miles of sewing, we know each other well.