I think mine is relatively new. Was the model # 1955? Cant remember and too lazy to look. How bout I know it has 2 5's? It has freearm, which I could care about but that tells me its newer. Lucky you on the gifted quilter! I may go that direction but for now dsm is fine. I think I need someone to gift me . . .hint hint. Ive never fmq and am anxious to give it a try. Need to see if I even can on the white n then get the foot.