I don't have one,but many of my friends do and they all say good things about them.For what you do,i think it'll be fine.Congrats on taking the plunge.
Kathi

My mother gave me a Janome 9000 a couple of years ago and it is a great machine. Someone gave it to her and she never used it. I make purses and mostly use the embroidery part of the machine.I also have several different machines I use when sewing. I had a small problem with the zig-zag not working right but I found someone local to fix the problem and it is working fine. Just so you all know, I am your usual luker. I like to read fourms and if there is something I can help with I will try. Hope you all don't mind.
Melody

I used a Janome/New home for about 35 years and no serious problems with it at all. Only problem, I had to learn to balance the tension. It recently died and I went straight to Janome for a new one. I am delighted with it. Cannot recommend anything Higher. I sewed on my mother's singers over the years too. Liked Janome better.

I am going to buy the Janome. Thank you

I used one in a sewing class and found it really user friendly.
Mary

I signed up for their e-newsletter years ago. They have lots of info and free patterns.

Sunny

Here is a link that might be useful: Janome

I have a Janome 8080. It sews smoothly and quietly. It's not too heavy. Sold at Sears for $399 and came with a lot of accessories. It's a keeper.

I have a Janome serger LOVE it. Although the video doesn't show how to thread the lower looper corectly. But otherwise it's been good, thank goodness I had support from the local machines shop though or I would have lost 10 years off my life trying to figure out how to thread that !@$##@@ thing.

Have fun!