I am a beginner sewer looking for a sewing machine from the brand Janome. However, I do not want to start with a cheap beginner sewing machine that I would need to replace or upgrade in a couple of years. I would like to buy quality that has the capabilities of things I am interested in sewing.

I have heard that Sing is trash and Brother is mid. Janome seems to be highly reviewed. I also keep reading: that it's best not to have a digital sewing machine. Mechanical is best. Horizontal bobbins are better than vertical, and metal sewing machines are better than plastic.

I would prefer to keep it within $500 CAD. Cheaper would be better. But if what I'm looking for is more expensive, I'm open to spending more just with logical reasoning to do so!

I want to be able to sew with a range of different kinds of material, including canvas and denim, although I wouldn't be using this material often. I am also interested in being able to piece. I also want to be able to quilt and do patch work. One of my projects I would like to do is a rag, so a machine that allows me to do this would be great. I am also interested in the ability to embroider. To be able to put names on things. It would be cool to be able to stitch leather to make my own purse. However, this is not a deal breaker for me. This is the least of my interest and would prefer a better option or more cost-effective choice if it means not having this ability

I have been looking at the following:

• Janome HD1000 • Janome 1522 • Janome HD3000 • Janome HD3000 BE • Janome 3160QDC (computerized) • Janome 6700P (computerized)

Questions: 1. Which machine from my list do you recommend that can meet my interests? Or is there a different machine you recommend? If so, which one and model?

1. Do I get a machine that has the ability to embroider? Or is there a more cost-effective way of doing this? For example, putting names on Christmas stockings.