I'm not familiar with that machine, but then I haven't been looking. However, I wanted to commend you for introducing your niece and nephew to sewing and quilting. Way to go. It was also very nice for you to send a machine home with them, as well as fabric. I need to take my Janome in for check up and some maintenance, so I may be tempted to look at what the store has to offer, although I won't be going back to where I bought the Janome. I want to look at what this other quilting shop has to offer, as I know they do carry Husquervanas (sp) and possible another brand, not sure, but they are a lot closer and easier to get to. I'll let you know if I take the plunge or not, probably not as I don't really have the money for a new/used machine right now.