I have 3 embroidery machines. My first, a Babylock Sophia 1 is just such a nice little machine. It has 2 hoops, which is limiting. I wanted a larger machine after a few years, but really didn't want to trade in the Sophia, so I bought a Janome 11000SE. It is a much bigger machine, came with 4 hoops and there is a mega hoop available if I wanted to buy it. A year or so ago my best friend died of cancer, and ultimately I bought her Babylock Elegante from her husband. Not sure which one I like best yet, but need to decide soon as I really need to sell at least one!! They are all really good machines!