I traded in my Janome 7700 for a Babylock Crescendo and haven't looked back- it was a very nice change. That being said, many folks in my guild etc. have the Janome 8900 and love it. I think they worked out a lot of the 7700 bugs. I would buy the 8900 if I was going to get another Janome. And I would try at least one other brand, just so you know what "fits" you!