Love my Bernina 440 QE. I got lucky with that purchase since I really didn't know what I was doing. Was going to reasearch sewing machines, test them, etc., but tried the 440 with the BSR at a local quilt show went to the dealer's and bought it about 10 years ago. I use a Featherweight at the cottage and like it but it's not my 440. Should add, I have a longarm for quilting so harp size isn't important to me.