Hi, this is what my hubby got for me for a birthday/get well/just because gift. I think she is just the cutest machine and I can't believe how well she sews! Born in 1950 (his year of birth), he had to get a little converter box thing for it. I honestly thought they were more for show but I have pretty much put away my Janome 4000 for piecing, this works so well and will be perfect to take with me to my quilting group I just joined.