The HE 240 is sold through HSN and has accessories (cording ft, narrow hem ft, piecing ft, and accessory bag) inflating the price. The SE 400 is the same machine and available for about $130 less on-line with sites such as Amazon and Walmart. I have the SE-350. This machine is the same except it dosn't have the USB connection. I got it just before the SE-400 was available. - It runs like a dream. Embriodery is only 4"x4". and a short throat. Quilting large quilts will be a challenge. -- Like TeresaH, I also have the Brother PQ 1500s for quilting, straight stitch only. A bit pricey but my sister got PQ 1500s with a GQM frame for $400, listed on Craigs list. -- Brother is a good machine. the one you mention will do the job with a challenge if trying to quilt a large quilt.