I have a terrific Hubby and today he totally surprised me by buying me a new Janome 12000 machine for Christmas. Wow, I can't wait to get it, but I think it won't come until a day or two after Christmas. I have been admiring the 12000 from afar for quite some time. It's eons more advanced than my 9500....can't wait!! This gives me time to get my sewing room better organized and to watch a few tutorials on using it. I feel so blessed - not as much with the new machine but with having such a sweet husband.