Definitely the Janome 3160 QDC. I have the 6600 and this 3160 is a duplicate of the big 6600 with just a few less stitches, but you still get many with it. The 3160 sews great, is perfect for classes also, can quilt on it (just a small harp) and I think it is better than the Jem Gold in which I had and sold to upgrade to the 3160. I currently have four Janomes and love them all. My first one is now ten years old and never a problem with any of them. And the price is not bad at all for getting such a big machine in a smaller size.....you can't beat the computerized machines. The automatic thread cutter is a wonderful feature on the 3160, not all machines come with it. So good luck.......