I own a Janome 3160 that I love because it is easy to take to class, has a thread cutter, needle down and I have used it to FMQ...a real work horse. Love this machine!!!
I also have a Janome 12000 that is high end on price but has everything a sewer/quilter would want in a machine. It has embroidery which you don't want. I bought these from my LQS so they are there for me when needed. Some things they don't even charge for.