I have used Bernina, Kenmore, Pfaff, Nicchi, Janome and Brothers machines. I loved my Bernina but it was very heavy and the parts and service is very expensive. The Janome was good as well , but the dealer here was not at all helpful or friendly. I found the Brothers dealer and loved the machine and the service and courtesy I get there is well worth it. And the Brother machines, even the smaller less expensive machines that are sold by a dealer are excellent.