I ended up with a Brother embroidery/sewing machine. So far, I love it. My Janome is my first love, but this Brother is turning out to be a fun machine. I don't think its the work horse my Janome is, but I may be mistaken. Anyway its a fun sewing machine, but hubby spent more then what he thought he'd spend and never balked at all on the price. What a great Birthday I had. Thanks for all the Birthday wishes.