I was the one who was thinking about selling the Janome, but that is because I want an embroidery machine and wasn't sure I could swing the cost without selling the 8900. I thought I would sell the 8900 and use the money to put toward a Pfaff Creative 3.0 But after talking it over with my husband we think we can swing the cost of an embroidery machine when I get my bonus in March, so I've decided to keep the 8900 and buy a Brother Laura Ashley embroidery machine. I really like the 8900, with only one exception, and that's the thread nest on the back of fabric when starting a new seam after using the cutter. I mostly avoid that by chain piecing. I hate using leaders though ...