When I got my Janome Artistic 18 over two years ago I was so intimidated by the learning curve that she sat for quite a while. Then I kept having problems with the jog button which is apparently a common problem with this machine. I was having major buyers remorse until I literally forced myself to use it. Now I use it for basic and charity quilts, but send the heirloom quality out. It will never be my favorite part of the quilting process, but my basic loop-de-loop meanders are looking pretty decent. I even get adventurous once in a while and try something new. LOL