Well I think i like it! my 9000. always used my babylock... I think it sews much straighter then the babylock... I do miss my auto thread cutter on the baby lock. I need to fine the manual... cause there is a knob on this machine and I don't have a clue what it is for......... oh duh... maybe tention? anyone with the 9000? it is the gray 1 2 3 4 on top...??