I have an older Bernette - can't remember what I paid for it. I went to classes to learn how to use it more. I made kids knit clothes, rolled hem on napkins, and on "capes" for my daug's wedding party. Lots of things. But now I quilt more than do those types of things, but I still use it for some mending and such. Sounds like lots of posters like the Babyloc.