I also use the bobbin genie...I keep it in all the time and for Free Motion quilting the Supreme Slider works really well. It took my a while to get use to this machine but I also have only been sewing since last sept so I had a huge learning curve. I love, love the extra space. (the arm lenght) I find Sulky thread works really well and I use Gutterman but it tends to leave a lot of lint on the needle but it still works fine. I also bought the binding tool but never did figure it out...so unless you have someone to show you...you may not want to get that. I also found so far the best needles for the machine are the ones for the kenmore sewing machines that they sell at Sears. And the Applique stitches...you are going to love them!!!