I have a Brother SE350 it only has a 4 inch hoop but the prices are now down on some that also connect to your computer. I was using it within a half hour after it was out of the box. Very easy to use. Mine will use any thread I feed it I do use bottom line on the bobbin. So far 4 inches has worked for what I want to do. I have downloaded tons of free designs off the internet. I have no experience with the Janome machines. Have fun and read the reviews on the machines before you choose.
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