I have Bernina 440QE - and the one thing I can't understand why Bernina calls it a QE Quilters Edition as it doesn't even have an automatic thread cutter. Also, the bed is very small to use when machine quilting your quilt. I paid more than $2k for it and it does not have the embroidery attachment. It needs to be serviced one a year and that is expensive. If I was to purchase a machine again I would get another machine with "built-in" thread cutter; built in embroidery with large screen
USB port to download additional designs; long arm bed at least 11 inches, and a drop-in bobbin. This is only my opinion, however, I am sure other Bernina 440QE users agree with my statement regarding the automatic thread cutter and bed base.