Quilting Angel....your so right I have a Brother too....and as I said in my earlier post its worked for me for 10 years and its a small machine which I picked up at Walmart.....it did all my sewing and I can take it anywhere its so light and doesnt take a lot of room to put away or leave out in my sewing room.....so I feel as another member posted its like buying a new car you have to do some research or just hope you get a good one...the thing is to keep in mind you have 30 days anywhere to return so take it for a ride and decide....Trish