just bought 9-1-10.don't like it at all .i have i yr to trade -in & get full price exchange.am considering the lq1000 or laura ashley[?]does anyone have either of these ,how much do they cost,& have you had problems w/ them?SO disappointed w/ 450q! i am willig to goup to $1000.00,don't really want an embroidrey machine,but if it is sewing/emb.would consider it.any info you have on eithre of these machines would really help.[the dealer only sells brother,or would really consider a viking or pfaff
thanx,dar