Gammill, APQS, & Handi Quilter were at the top of my list when I was looking. Had friends locally who had these three machines and a LQS that had a few different ones. I got to play on the machines at my leisure rather than having to hurry by looking somewhere like a quilt show. I tried to spend one afternoon with each person. I was lucky enough to find a used APQS Lenni close and it was my first choice so I went for it. I didn't want anything smaller. All and all I got the best reports of customer service on APQS and Gammill. I was told by both owners that when they had a problem that customer service would talk them through it on the phone rather than insisting that they pack up their machine and send it in for service. My best friend has APQS so I consider myself lucky that she will be able to help me learn how to use my machine. Oh, and definitely invest in the stitch regulator. Ann in TN