I have two Brother machines...one is sewing/embroidery with hoops, etc...bought at a big dealer in Memphis...the other a small $200 from Walmart to take to classes, etc. I love both of them....not any trouble with either one. Been sewing on my Brother ULT 2001 embroidery/sewing for 10 yrs....almost everyday!! the smaller one not so much, but it came with a walking foot, a big acrylic table extension around the work area.....great deal! A walking foot in itself is very expensive!!