I have a Husqvarna Quilt Designer and love it. It is my workhorse. I also have a Kenmore, Pfaff, Singer and White. The Husqvarna is by far my favorite. One suggestion: buy a machine that has repair support in your area. If you have a good technician that can service the machine (thorough cleaning and adjustment every 3,000 miles) you will like you machine much more. Just like a car, a well-tuned machine will go the distance.