I have always sold and used Bernina's. It is still made in Switzerland and is far superior to other machines in what it does. Now that being said, it just depends on what you want to do. I sold more machines when I taught at Stretch and Sew making tiny button holes in tricot gowns, etc. The other women could not do that and just hated it. The stitch quality is supurb. I think the embroidery is excellent, but understand the Brother and maybe Janome do a very good job on embroidery also. It really depends on how much money you have for your toys. I did not buy the newest one as I really think my 200 is supurb and I refuse to spend $12,000 on a sewing machine. More than my long arm machine. Happy hunting.
Peg-TX
Innova 18"