So glad this thread was started. I have a Janome and my mother-in-law fell and knocked it off . I've had it serviced 3 times and it won't stay fixed.My niece gave me her singer,but it's not working right either,I'm using a little Kenmore,it's to small. Looking at Wal-Mart,I'm desperate for a machine.My sister said she would buy me a early Christmas present. At this point I just need a machine that works