I have two Heavy Janome's that I love. I needed a light weight mahine for classes so I bought a Janome Jem. The Jem doesn't compare with the other machines. It has a nice straight stitch, but it just doesn't feel sturdy to me. S, I went and bought a Brother CS-770 at Hancock Fabrics for $139.00 on sale. It was a very pleasant surprise at how nicely it sews. I wasn't expecting to like the machine, but I really do and could not beat the price. It weighs about10 pounds.