I love, love, love my Janome Horizon....had been leaning toward the Bernina 550 QE (mainly for the stitch regulation) but after reading all the reviews I could get on both and learning the stitch regulator has some drawbacks I ended up with the Horizon. Love the large harp, extension table, found it pretty easy to learn to use. Check out Leah Day (Daystyle Quilting) for her take on it if you haven't already.