I was asked this question just recently by a new sewer wanting to know my advice. I told her that I love my Janome but, if my Juki died I would replace it the same day. I have to 2010Q which is a basic machine but not an all over machine. What I especially love about it is the knee lever and the cutter in the foot. I sent her to look at the smaller Juki's and if she didn't like them go to the Janome dealer.