I was going to replace my digital camera, my husband bought me an Ipad 2 instead, great decision! Better camera plus a computer I can take anywhere, acts as a sketchpad, notebook, everything! My Janome, Juki fill every other need. I have tried the newer Brother, gave it to my sister for her paper craft work. The quality isn't there in the stitch, the racket it makes as it sews. Loved my 1970 Pfaff, but it couldn't be repaired any more (nylon gears). Would love an old Featherweight to take to classes but my Janome will do!