I've had a baby-loc for several years, and it's been a little workhorse. I have the decorator model, which I got for something around $600. It has an automatic threader and cutter, and periodically the machine has to be serviced to keep them working as they should. I have a free motion foot, and have quilted some smaller quilts on it. The throat space isn't really big, so I don't try to do big quilts. They do have a quilting model, which is a little more expensive. I've used mine extensively and can say that it has been well worth the investment.