I have the Bernina 440 QE as well. I love it! It has taken me since Christmas to really get all of the things it does (embroidery, BSR, decorative stitches) but I am having fun learning. The store where I bought it from has amazing service & unlimited classes to make sure you really know what it can do. One thing I learned though is it need oiled & cleaned often...every 8 to 10 hours. My poor workhorse Kenmore rarely ever saw oil. Opps!!!