This could have been me that wrote your post! =0) I too have an SE and I too am having trouble loving the newer machines. They just don't seem to be built as well, and the prices are a bit much for me. I'm keeping my SE but am adding a dedicated straight stitch quilter machine in the next couple of months.
Originally Posted by
Treasureit
I have a Viking SE that I bought when it was the high end machine...I still use it and love it. I do regret that I spent so much because I didn't really enjoy the embroidery part of it...so I feel I have wasted that. Looked into selling it and getting something better for quilting, but when I tried the new machines today...wasn't impressed...keeping mine and glad I have it.