Love the needle up/down option too......like being able to adjust the needle position, like a large harp area (between the needle & machine) like being able to drop the feed dogs, would be nice to have a built in walking foot..... I only have one alphabet and would enjoy some a little fancier for doing labels.....It would be great to have a machine where you didn't have to put the presser foot up & down by a lever....just automatic.....right you didn't mention how many $$ you were able to put towards it.