I have three Janome machines. The 6500MC is my piecing machine, the 1600P is the one on my Grace II frame that I quilt with, and I have a "backup" older Harmony that was made especially for Sears many years ago. While I love each one of these the 6500MC has more stitches than I will ever use in a lifetime. Wish I had gotten the 6600MC with the attached walking foot. Take your time and shop around. Be sure you get what you want in the machine you eventually buy.