You are a doll! My husband recently surprised me with my second Elna - it's called eXcellence. It has everything a quilter could need - all the features I loved about my first Elna, and more, plus so many feet, lots of stitches, and simply made for the quilter. The throat is 11", which is really a plus. I'll use my Elna 6003 for retreats, etc., since this one is made of metal and too heavy to tote around. The advantage is that there is a shop that sells and services, so finding a shop is paramount. Good luck!