I went with a girlfriend to test drive some machines.....She ended up buying a Pfaff Quilt Expression as it out sewed the Janome and Viking machines she tried (Not saying those aren't good machines)....plus the Pfaff had the built-in walking foot, which is fabulous.....Bernina is my choice of machines, but they are so pricey (parts are too) that I am leaning towards the Pfaff.....Bottom line personal preference and performance is what it's all about.....Good Luck in your search....