I used my Janome Harmony 4052 sewing machine 4 times in less than 2 yrs it jumped timing neither Sears nor Janome will fix it without charge. It was used for simple repairs of lightweight materials to fix seams in shirts or pajamas, you get the idea. Sears certified repair center doesn't even have a tech that can repair it, they will have to ship it out to be repaired. I was told I had to sign an agreement that allowed repairs to work to $80.00, if the repair would cost more then I would be notified before work was done. It seems to me that a sewing machine should certianly not jump time after only 4 minor repairs. This was a christmas present for me in 2003 and in Sept 2004 jumped time on the 4th time of using it. I'm betting my repair cost $80.00 since I already know whats wrong with it I just don't know how to fix it myself. I will never own another Sears or Janome sewing machine and you would do wise to reconsider if you're thinking of buying one yourself. I figure if you can't depend on them to last for more than 4 minor repairs you should probably look at a different source than Sears or Janome for your sewing machine buys.