If you go www.patternreview.com there are reviews for different machines. Click on the tab for "Sewing Machines" then click on "Sewing Machine Search Wizard" there you can click on different options you are looking for in a machine and it will bring up review from other users. I found it really helpful. I wanted a 440QE but the budget wouldn't allow it. However DH did get me the 230PE and I love it. Before I got my Bernina I did look at the Pfaff Quilting Expression now that was a nice machine. Built in walking foot, lots of stitches and huge throat area for all those large quilts.