I have a Singer Quantum 3400XL that was made for the 150th anniversary in 2001. It's a nice machine, but I can't free motion quilt on it unless I cover up the feed dogs. I got a second machine for free motion quilting. The Singer is great for apparel sewing, zippers, does a little embroidery, and buttonholes are pretty easy. No service problems with it and I bought it new.