I am new to sewing let alone quilting. My DW took me to so many quilt shows that I diceided to start quilting. I started with an old White. Thought if I am going to do this I want a better machine. I looked at alot of machines and for the money I think the Smarter is a great machine. I do not know about the feet because I don't know any other. The thread cutter is the first I ever had so I think it works great. The needle up and down and the speed control is what I like. While my new machine has been back in the shop I completed another top on my 1949 FW. DW did not want me to get a computer sewing machine but I think it will be great.