I have the 6600 also and love it. Also have a Janome 3050dc that I really like; didn't cost nearly as much as the 6600. There's an upgrade to it, I think its the 3060(maybe). About the same machine, but has an automatic cutter which the 3050 doesn't have. (I do wish mine had it). I take it to classes since it doesn't weigh as much. Have 3 Janomes and like them all.