I have a Janome 6260 and a Janome6600 and love them both.
The 6600 has the accufeed and tons of stitches that i am learning to use.
Not learning as in, it's hard,...
learning, as being brave enough to do stuff and remembering to do it.
I don't need an embroidery machine, but that's up to the individual.
I am happy with the stitches my machine came with.
I love applique, so I do that if i want pictures.
I love the way the machine is designed and the user friendly manual. You know the saying: if I can understand it...anybody can.