I also have a Kenmore that I purchased about six years ago. I had looked at a Janome for $1200, the Kenmore had the same features and 50 more built in stitches and it was $599.00 and I love it. I am able to use the snap-on feet I bought for my Brother machine. As long as the shank for the snap on feet is the same size (they come in high shank or low shank) the snap on feet will work.