I have a BrotherPE400. I love mine, but don't do too much on it as I have not had much time lately to play. I would recommend this machine if you aren't going to want to embroider something bigger than 4x4. That is the biggest area that it will do. Mine is also able to be a normal sewing machine also. I have used it with metroembroidery thread and have been very pleased with the outcomes.