I think that you would be happy with this machine but I also have to ask...when you want to "quilt", do you want to do free motion quilting or stitch in the dithch?? The throat onthe DC 2012 will not give you a lot of room for the bulk of a large quilt. I just have to point this out. For piecing and general sewing, you should be fine, in my opinion. But, I love Janome so I am biased.
What drew you to this machine, just curious?
Sandy