I did a bit of quilting in the mid 80's (2 quilts). Life got in the way - went back to work and hobbies went in the drawer -- fast forward to 2010. My Singer (the wonderful state of the art Futura from the early 80's) was no longer working. When we went to get another machine my requirements were that the machine be able to sew both thin and thick fabric. The sewing machine store showed me the Janome 3160.
When we got home, my husband suggested I do a project in case there was any problem with the machine. So I decide on a quilt. I just couldn't believe how happy it made me. I've been quilting non stop since in spite of workin full time.