I have always personally loved the Berninia. I feel personally that they are the cadies of the sewing machines, IMVHO. I have the 1230 model and have never had a day of trouble with her at all. She is a great workhorse and I will be sooooo very sad when she gives up the ghost. Hope that is a very long time away. Not really sure what I will be doing for a machine after that. :( Jennifer