I bought a Grace Frame with a Janome 1600P sewing machine. Be aware it does not have a threader and uses commercial needles that have to be ordered special. It does not have a flat side, so it is really difficult to insert the needle correctly. If you do not have it EXACTLY right, it breaks thread. Then you have to thread again with no threader. It is heavy to use on the frame and keeps slipping off. I have had no luck and have found it impossible. The Janome dealer said it was a bad machine for home use and I should just discard it when I can afford a new machine. I hate mine and would almost give it away--which I will probably end up doing