I have 2 Kenmores, one 30 years old and other about 3 years old. I use both and they have never given me any problems. Kenmore are made by Janome to Kenmore specifications. I was at a quilt retreat on the weekend and there were 2 other quilters there using the same machine as my older one and they love theirs. Also, a while ago, one of our forum quilters showed a picture of a worktop she had made for her "work horse". It too is the same as my older Kenmore. Each of my daughters has Kenmore and they love theirs too, though they don't use it to the extent that I use mine. I believe you can't go wrong. Good luck and enjoy.