I only started quilting a year ago, I cannot afford the more expensive quilting machines that I'd love to have. I need to win the lottery first and I'd have a field day shopping. Back on point I use a Sears that has quilt settings for stitches, when I do my classes the wonderful people at the quilting store allow me to use their floor models in class so I don't need to lug mine around. So for me for now mine regular machine works fine.