For the money I don't think you can beat it. I bought one this summer - I have limited space and no way can I fit the stand up models in my house. The Sweet 16 is great - the machine sits flush with the table so moving the quilt around is a breese. I got the extended arms for mine so when I quilt I have 72 inches of space on the sides to support the quilt. The table height is adustable too. I'm very happy with this machine.