If you want to quilt, check into a Pfaff with an integrated walking foot. It's perfect to keep layers of fabric from slipping when quilting, but also great for other fabrics, too. I use it all the time! Plus, with the integrated walking foot system you can use other feet with it, unlike a regular walking foot attachment that most other machines have. So you can use the stitch in the ditch foot and the open toe, etc. WHILE quilting and not have a problem. I've had a Pfaff for over 20 years, and he integrated walking foot is the reason. Plus it's an excellent machine!