I use my Janome 8900, even though I have a Janome 15000. It all in what we get used to. Had my 8900 first. I was so impressed with this machine....heard that it was great with FMQ....when I got it, opened the box read the FMQ instructions, Didn't change the needle that came with it....put the thread on and away I went with my test sandwich.....Never have had any issues with it.