Ignore her, there are rude people all over but, I haven't encountered a snobby quilter (yet). I'd hate to see her expensive machine if she drops it getting it out of the car. I go with my basic Singer, no electronics. It has only failed me once, I took an applique class that wanted us to use a blanket stitch, alas, no blanket stitch, so I waited till I got home. I am a Sulky thread person so, I usually go with that because it's what I have. I don't buy expensive threads because they just aren't available around here.