I also just got a HQ 16 it came on the 19th of Dec. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's not a sit down, but I sit down an awful lot at my little machine. I bought mine used it had quilted about 15 quilts (couldn't find a dust bunny anywhere). Came in the original box and all. Found it on the HQ16 page. It is such an easy machine to operate very basic our local Bernina dealer services and sells them because they rarely have issues and anyone who owns a Bernina knows how wonderful they are. Are they less expensive to buy in Switzerland (berninas)?