Janome Memory Craft 9500 Computerized Sewing Machine

Pros: Does heavy denims, thin lace, buttons & holes, easy to use.
Cons: Would like to have a needle up/needle down function that could be locked in.

I bought this machine from an online company, and after much research, it is all it was advertised to be. After many years of just basic sewing, with the instruction manual in one hand (plus the convenience of the introductory computer video), I can now tackle any fancy sewing, or just mend blue jeans. My neighbor also bought an embroidery machine (another company's product), but she can not sew regular stitches on hers - that is a real plus for me, as it is the majority of my sewing projects. It never breaks the thread, and if for some reason there is a "jam" (my error, not the machine's) the solution is displayed on the computerized screen. The setting choice of sewing speed is wonderful - allows me to mend denims through very heavy seams, and just keeps plugging along at the speed I set. I wonder why I didn't get one years ago when my husband started telling me to "just go buy yourself a new sewing machine". And I am glad I did. And Christmas sewing is great - the 8 grandkids love their names on their quilts, shirts, name tags, whatever.