Just an update on my sewing machine search. After researching and trying out machines until I was sick of all of them LOL, I bought the Janome Memory Craft 15000 floor model for 6400.00. I thought this was a pretty good deal and it comes with a complete warranty. I love it!! It does everything I want and then some. Plus, I still have money in my pocket. I can't ask for more than that. Thanks to everyone that offered input. It was really appreciated. I initially had not even considered a Janome until so many owners talked about how much they loved their machine. That's why I love this forum. I don't post very often but I read a lot!!!