My Mom bought a very high end Viking 6 months ago, and if the truth be really told , it more machine than she needs or is comfortable with. I think if I asked her .. if you could have all of your money back she would say yes. Its not a bad machine , its fabulous .. just way more than she needs. All those bells and whistles get her a bit confused sometimes... and I think she just wishes it simple straight forward like the older mechanical machines. She does have a computerized machine prior to this one, but this one has the embroidery and its a whole new learning curve.