I bought my Janome 6600p about five years ago and let me tell you......it hasn't skipped a beat!! Just a few months ago in February, my hubster bought me the Janome 350e which is an embroidery only machine. I like the fact that I can be sewing away on the 6600p while the embroidery machine is doing its thing! You won't be sorry if you purchase either one of these machines. Have fun shopping!!