I am a quilter and I was up to 5 sewing machines. Janome 300e(to make labels), Viking (used for piecing),old Bernina (for the rest) and 2 White sergers. Kept the Janome & 1 serger, traded in the other 3 and got a Bernina 820. Of course, we always love the last machine we bought (hopefully) but I do feel the 820 gives me the best and most accurate 1/4" seam, it cuts the thread, will raise the presser-foot enough to pivot, has the knee lift AND it threads the needle automatically. . . . and a lot of other stuff. Yes, it cost more that my first car but I really think it was worth it.