I'm a Pfaff girl so I will vote for Pfaff. They are wonderful machines, real work horses. I have had a Pfaff for almost 25 years and never done anything with it except for regular maintainence. I kept that machine and bought a 2144 model. Loved it!!! Then I traded it for a Creative Sensation Pro. I am amazed at the things this machine can do. You won't go wrong with Pfaff.