i have a elna quilters dream machinei brought it years ago ,it was put away for several like 8years because i was all ways at work and had little time for sewing. then about 3 years ago i got hurt at work and was not able to work, have not return to work ,doctor,s are putting me on total permanent disability so my husband felt sorry for me and he brought me a bernina 730e artist ,i have been playing with it and trying to get the hang of using it ,and than just the other day i got out my old sewing machine my elna and guess what it works and runs like a dream so now i have two great machines ,if you buy a new machine look for those two brands they good investments ,you,ll get your money,s worth i did good luck at sewing machine shopping