I am using my Janome MC 500E to embroider out a nice design I purchased from John Deer's Embroidery Legacy. Although this machine is a .jef embroidery format and will give Janome thread numbers, I have converted the thread numbers to the Brother embroidery thread color numbers. NOTE: I purchase all my new machines from Lisa of www.MrVacAndMrsSew.com phone 800-640-8227. If you call speak with Lisa and tell her of husband Joe that Vince of You Tube recommended their family run business. Ask them for the best deal. They don't charge sales tax for purchases outside of New York state, and ship fast.