I have the 8900 and I have recommended it many times. Yes it has more stitches than I use, but I may eventually get around to them all. It has everything a quilter could want. I have never regretted buying it, and it is my first Janome. It is a heavy sturdy machine and makes a beautiful stitch. I bought a couple of extra feet to make quilting a little easier for me. I got the open toe accufeed foot and the 1/4 " accufeed foot. I use that foot for piecing too. It feeds through so nicely.