In 2000 I took a second job to buy a new machine. I spent $1000 on a Janome. That darn machine was a lemon and was in for repair more than being at my house. On the last repair, I traded it in on a Pfaff. That was the best decision I ever made. What a workhorse and I still do all my quilting on it. I love the heavyweight of the machine, reminds me of my 1973 Singer. It does have the dual feed which I always use except when machine applique. Just my 2 cents worth!