I have had the Laura Ashley machine for the past year. It is a wonderful machine. The stitches are great! I love the automatic threader, There isn't anything I don't like about it. I have a Bernina 440 QE as well and find I only use the Innovis. My only semi regret is I don't have the model with the embroidery module. I didn't think I was interested in that, but now I see companies coming up with software that uses embroidery machines to help with piecing "in the hoop" I'm second guessing myself. I can make beautiful things with this machine, but there is always another gadget..