I have three Janome machines and wouldn't trade them for anything. I put the 1600P straight stitch only on a Grace Sr-2 frame, so I use it to mid-arm quilt. My MC6500P is my piecing machine....has more stitches than I will ever use. and I have my old stand by a Janome Harmony that was made for Sears many many years ago. If I were to get yet another machine I'd go with Janome again. Price was right, easy to maintain, sews wonderfully.