Originally Posted by gale
I didn't know Bernina was a front loader. That is one of my top reasons for choosing the machines I do is that I prefer a drop in bobbin. I've had a front loader (babylock) and didn't care for it.
My Janome is a drop in and my Bernina a front loading. I like being able to see immediately, how much is left on the bobbin with the Janome. But, the front loading bobbin is much more user friendly when it comes to embroidering. If the bobbin is running low or runs out while doing an embroidery I don't have to remove the hoop and fuss with it, just open up the front and pop it in. So, it really depends on what you use the machine for IMO.