I have the 8900 and just love it. It has everything a quilter could need, and makes a beautiful stitch. I have had it for almost 2 years. I have tried to FMQ on two other machines, and couldn't. When I tried it on the 8900, it worked beautifully. I just can't say enough good about it. This is the first Janome I have ever bought. I'm a satisfied customer.