It seems I could have saved some money if I had learned about Westalee's ruler foot a couple of months ago. In order to use the templates that the long armers use, I had to buy the Janome convertible FMQ foot and then the Free motion frame quilting feet set which has Janome's ruler foot (it is what is used on the Janome 1600).
Sval...if you go to the Sew Steady site you can order their foot which will fit Janome machines--just have to specify low shank or high shank. Otherwise, you have to order from someone who carries Janome like Sewing Machines Plus or Ken's and that's having to buy an adapter and a foot.