I feel almost deprived - I ONLY have a 1996 Janome which doesn't get much use, but then I'm not really a quilter, tho I hang around with quilters (hello, JennieG) who usually own more than one machine.

My 5 quilts are doll quilts & entirely handmade, tho I just finished giving a new batik banner wadding, backing & binding so it will survive the coming decades better than it's 1968 predecessor which was just unbacked dress material & tore with use.

As my sole machine was cheap & has been to the machine doctor a few times in the past, I'm Tracing this thread for future reference, thanks for all the great info.

sandra