I have a new home/janome, not as fancy as yours. My mom and i both bought them (yes, 2 of them) from a local quilt shop in the early 90's. I now have both of them, both purr like a kitten. I have loaned one to my DDIL as she had an elcheapo that did not sew right, she could not believe the difference it made sewing on a good machine. My local AJanome dealer has helped me out with different parts and pieces over the years. They do not make them like that any more.