I was 31. It was a Singer (because I thought that made it good) and it caused me nothing but trouble. I don't remember the model #, just that I bought it myself because my DH said I didn't need a Bernina since I didn't sew! Well, duh! I had no machine! He has since learned a lot and suprised me several years ago with a Bernina 640 with the embroidery module, walking foot and BSR. He's a keeper!