I have this modle. I think my expectations were off. I was expecting it to be like the older singers. I still use it, but mostly just for the fancy stitches. I find it to be okay, but a realy light weight in what it will and will not sew through. Doesn't like to sew through denim, or flannels much. I got the compatable walking foot to help, but it didn't seem to make much difference. The feed dogs don't lower so I couldn't FMQ with it. Doesn't do too bad at SID but I find I have to pull the quilt through it get it to sew it. If you are just wanting this to straight piece and use the fancy stitches it would be fine for that. I just feel if I'm going to shell out $200 I should get more for my buck.