Janome --- doesn't matter what model -- Janome.

Thank you so much! You have sold me on the DC1050! I will be out of town for a couple days. Will look into getting one when I get back.
Right now I have 3 vintage machines - featherweight, 1945 WHITE, and a 1914 Singer Red Eye. All wonderful and working well. However, as you know, there are things that just can't be done on them and I don't think I want to hand applique and a few other things. SOOO its the DC1050 for me.
Thanks again.

I didn't read all the responses, sorry if I repeat anything.

Ask yourself, what do you want to use this machine for?
If all you want is a zigzag and a straight stitch I wouldn't spend an arm and a leg.

I have felt let down with the way the new machines are being made. And have gone back to older machines that aren't all computerized and difficult.

I am using older Singers for straight stitching and have a Bernina (which is 9 yrs old and just was repaired for the 4th time) for the decorative stitching. And honestly I haven't had it out for 6 months.

If you are just a piecer, why not just get a good used Singer for under $100 and use that. And wait until you see a really good buy on one with all the bells and whistles.
Wish you were close, I probably could find a good buy on a used one on Craigslist.

I just went machine shopping and found the Brother E400 is the same machine as a Janome. Identical but the Janome cost $229 more. Found out they are both made by Janome so check around and make a list of the features on machines you see with the prices. I bought the Brother and will spend the rest of fabric.

Carol J.