I saw the Horizon 7700 one day at the dealer's. It does not have independent bobbin winder, that I have come to love on my Babylock Ellegante. I use my Berninas for small jobs, and garment sewing. The Activa 240 is a dream for FMQ and buttonholes! I use my Babylock for embroidery mostly. I would say to take some swatches and quilt sandwiches with you to the dealer to test sew some samples on the machines you have interest in. That is the best way to choose which one you feel most comfortable with.