I forgot to mention that I had a Viking #1 Plus Sewing/Embroidery machine and just loved it. I purchased it in 1997 when all they had was DOS digitizing! Anyways, After awhile, I burned out on the embroidery but kept the machine for regular quilting and sewing. It was a Workhorse! That Machine was great. When I finally sold it to get the Sapphire, I wished I didn't. But too late. Sapphire seems to be working out well, now that I am giving it a chance!