I love my janome 12000. It's an awesome machine. I do agree with the lady who said better a stand alone embroidery unit, however if space is an issue then I'd suggest the janome. Tap the screen and press a switch and its in embroidery mode or sewing mode. The embroidery unit sits at the back of the machine when not in use. The software is expensive but my goodness it's awesome to use. I'm a complete novice when it comes to embroidering and not much further advanced at quilting but manage this machine with relative ease. Good luck in making your choice.