I also have a Bernina Activa 240. I originally purchased it because it handles applique so well. I also have a Janome, on which I intended to continue doing patchwork. Well, I discovered that I am able to sew more accurately on my Bernina Activa, so I use it most of the time now :-). The Activa machines are small (I also take it to classes), and for that reason are not the best ones for doing quilting.