I don't believe that Lea Day was telling everyone to have two machines....she is a Janome gal when it comes to both piecing and FMQ. She has used the 6600/7700 and now 8900. I have a 6600 and a 8900. I do piecing and FMQ on both with no problems. I replaced my walking foot on the 8900, but both machines are great. I would suggest that you have a neighbor or someone from church to come over to move your machine. I like the idea of a cart with wheels to move it too.