Dutchgirl

Just looking to see if there is any feedback or personal reviews on either of these. I am a beginning quilter and am looking for a few extra features than my Janome Gem 2 offers, needle up/down, speed control (adjust it so that when I step all the way down on the pedal it isn't at max speed), drop the feed dogs.....

I am really questioning whether I should a machine now - nicer features make sewing more enjoyable or just keep going with what I have and if I stick with it to buy something then.... anyway that is just my own dilemma.

If you have any other machine recommendations I'd love to hear those as well. Looking to spend no more than $400.

Thanks!