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Janome AcuFil quilting

I currently have a Bernina 1530 sewing machine and a Bernette embroidery machine. I've used my home machines to do some smaller quilts, but would like to be able to do some larger quilts at home.

I've been looking at YouTubes about Janome's AcuFil software for quilting on the Horizon 12000 and 15000. I do not currently have the Janome 12000 or 15000 and would have to purchase either machine to use the AcuFil product.

1. Has anyone used the AcuFil software for quilting?
2. Do you like it?
3. Does it work well on quilts up to queen-size?
4. What problems/challenges have your encountered using AcuFil?
5. Do you think it was worth the cost of the machine and AcuFil software or would the Janome SD-16 be the better route to go?

I tried the SD-16 at the Grand Rapids AQS show, but wish it had software to do the quilt patterns automatically. I've even thought it might be better to wait to see if Janome eventually makes the SD-16 compatible with the AcuFil.

I do not have the room for a long arm machine and frame so the SD-16 would be about the size limit.

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Finally, when using the machines for other than quilting:
6. Do you like your Horizon 12000 or 15000?
7. Which machine do you think is better?

Thanks for your input.

the choice between the 12000 and the 15000 is hands down in favor of the 15000.
the 15000 "replaced" the 12000, so is currently at the top of the line.
manufacturer support (such as software updates, etc) will be available further into the future for the 15000.

both machines are the same size and will handle up to a king size quilt.
the key to embroidery-quilting large quilts - no matter which brand or model machine - is to keep the weight of the quilt off the hoop. that takes practice. check out this post to see how one member made her own frame for doing that: https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...e-t250308.html

I have the Janome Professional 6600 which has a 9" vs the standard 6" harp space. I FMQ all sizes even King size quilts. It's a challenge but doable. Good luck on your choice.