Hi- I am an experienced Sewer and Quilter. I am looking to buy an Embroidery Machine. I am torn between the Janome 350e and the Elna 8300. They are similar machines and are the same price. Both local dealers. Good customer service with both.

Anyone have any thoughts about which machine to go with? Anything I am missing that is important? I have never embroidered. Do you have mechanical problems with one more than the other? Any thoughts would help me. Thanks.