In addition to the resources already posted, let me offer up another. We did a newsletter on the 11000 for 4 years. All of the back issues are available here:
http://onlinesewing.squarespace.com/11heaven/

The 11000 is a great machine, and will give you many years of enjoyment.

--- In janome12000@..., "Ann" wrote:
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> Hi I am in the process of buying the 11000. Is there a group for the machine or do I stay in this group? I went to look at the 12000 today, it's wonderful, but waqy out of my price range, swo I will have to be satisfied with the 11000.
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> Ann Simon
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