What I have is a little older model than what you are considering, but comparable to the Babylock, I believe they share the same manufacturer, it is a Brother Innovis 4000D. I've had it for 4-1/2 years, it was a demo machine from a show and I paid $5,000 for it, with upgraded software. This has been an excellent machine, I have used it exclusively for embroidery, I have never sewed on it but the sewing machine capabilities are awesome (I did sew on it when I took the classes). I've had it fixed once, when the hook that pulled the thread through the needle bent. Took all of 10 minutes for the repair guy to fix and he didn't even charge me. I think it was well worth the money.
Last edited by lalaland; 02-03-2012 at 08:01 PM.