I just bought myself one for Christmas. Don't know how to use it, in fact going to take a class next week so it won't be so intimidating. I bought it on sale at LQS. I hope to use it in finishing seams on bags. After reading all the pros and cons on the forum that it my not be useful in the quilting world, I still thought it may be helpful to make the bags and other small items. I guess I will see....