Hi Gayle, I own a Bernina 730 which I love, but several of my quilting friends own the Bernina 440 QE and are very very happy with them. I also have a Janome 6500 which is a good machine. I like my Bernina better, but I wouldn't part with any of my machines. I recommend going to a dealer and trying any machine that you are considering buying. I think it's all a matter of personal preference. (I definitely think my Bernina was worth the price I paid for it.) Good luck! :-)