I have been sewing on my 404 since I bought it used back in 1975. I used to sew all my clothes, then my two children came along, and I made a lot of theirs, then I got into making soft toys, then I discovered quilting about 12 years ago, and I piece my tops and machine quilt them on this and it just keeps humming along with just love and a little oil. I have quilted one oversize king, and five doubles, about five or six twin size, and many, many lap tops and wall hangings. All on this wonderful machine. I just bought myself a Brother that can do some fancy stitches, but still do all my piecing and quilting on this same machine. I would never, ever, trade it away. In fact, I want to get my hands on at least one more to have in case this old workhorse ends up out to pasture! Good Quilting to you, you will love her.