I have 3 Pfaff sewing/embroidery machines I use every day, A Pfaff serger coverlock machine I use when I need to serge. A Singer 503A I got just a few weeks ago, I have not really gotten to know her yet. and 3 antique Wilcox & Gibbs that sit around my sewing room/studio. I traded my Pfaff 1229 to my sister (for a laptop computer) this past April and I sure do miss her. Think I will look for another one, was such a work horse. Am also looking for a FW.