Originally Posted by
CorgiNole
I sew on a 30+ year old Bernina. It is a mechanical, so doesn't have the bells and whistles or the computers. I do think with care, it is reasonable to expect a high end machine to last.
I agree. My Berninas are over 20 years old and not a major problem has occurred. I am happy quilting on them and I don't need any of the new bells and whistles. I use enders so I don't need the thread cutter and I don't need a laser light to guide my stitching. I have won many awards with my quilts that I quilted on a 7" throat so I don't need a larger one. It just depends on what you want and what you can afford. DSM are a lot like cars.