I have this very machine & I love it!! :-D I have had it about 1 1/2 years & have no problems. It has a real nice stitch,makes a great buttonhole & very nice decorative stitches. I've really come to enjoy the START/STOP button. I have a muscle disease & this is very helpful to me. Sewing very long using the foot pedal really is painful. I have done free-motion quilting on baby quilts & lap quilts ( 45" x 54" ) & haven't had a problem moving the quilt through the harp area. I'm sure a full size or larger would be more difficult, but I imagine it would probably be difficult with other machines also. I would recommend this machine. It is my machine I use everyday for everything. I am very happy for you, & hope you enjoy your new machine!! :-P :-P G-ma Becky