I have 6 kenmores for my personal use & sewing lessons and am responsible for 4 more in the church sewing room.

Here are links to my pattern review reviews:

ergo3
http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi.../Review/1/1112

Mini Ultra 3/4 size
http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi.../Review/1/1126

I also have several other newer models that I haven't taken the time to review.

I have been happy with all of the Janome made kenmores that I have used in the last 10 years. please pm me if you have questions or need info on another machine.