Originally Posted by
gale
I had my last one for about 11 or 12 yrs when I bought my current one. I never would have upgraded but I wanted something with a bigger throat and a built in walking foot. I still have my old machine and have no plans to get rid of it.
This was my reason for getting my Horizon 7700.
My older Pfaff Hobby 402 is a workhorse and I am not afraid to let anyone use it--kids, other adults or as another extra for me--though I usually use it as loaner machine. It sews beautifully. The throat is small, however, and for someone wanting to enjoy the quilting part--something with a larger throat is necessary.
Don't feel pressured into getting something else you feel the need for some reason to "upgrade" or need a feature that your older machine doesn't have.