I have a 30 year old Pfaff that I'll never part with it. I then worked my way up-- buying and selling used Janome machines off the internet and garage sales. to eventually get a Janome 7700 from a dealer in the last hour of a large Quilt Show at a great price. Love it! The large harp, accufeed feet, and lighting are wonderful for quilting! I also have a upgraded Brother CS6000I, purchased at Costco, that lives in my car and travels back and forth to classes with me.