I have the Brother 4000 version - 40 stitches - 1 step down from the one you want. I LOVE mine, it is quiet, does a good job going through denim on jeans, easy to use, and light weight. I especially love the fact it stops with the needle down position. I use mine almost every morning, quilting, sewing apron out of blue jeans, mending, etc. I am so pleased with mine that I recommend it to anyone looking for a new machine. I bought mine in a Wal-Mart for $129.00 about 2 years ago. It replaced a New Home machine I had had for over 30 years. It would have cost me almost as much $ to fix that one as it cost to buy this one. The only thing I do not like is that the sleeve arm is bigger than the one that I replaced.