I've considered one myself because I already have several Husq Viking machines and wouldn't buy anything else...They are wonderful because of the sensor foot for applique and pivoting...can't beat that...If I remember correctly it does not have a threader which was a minus for me and also not all the build in quilting stitches I was looking for that my other machine Husq Viking SE has...So I passed. But it's a great machine but I'm thinking of getting a more upgraded Husq in the near future.