Yes, I feel the same about the 2 Brother machines I have. Doesn't Janome have something to do with Brother? I do know Brother started in England, originally. My Janome Horizon has a built in walking foot and it is fantastic. How did I even quilt without it? And the automatic thread cutter is to die for. I also have half a dozen vintage machines. Each one lhas a purpose. Some are better at certain stitches. You will eventually find a machine to suit. Don't give up.