I have 2 Kenmores one about 20 years old and the other only a couple years old they are both work horses I piece quilts and send them for a long arm quilter to finish and these two machines never stall over multiple seam crossings. I also have a Brother and have used a Singer for years I find them all so reliable have never gone to one of the newer ones my Daughter has a Bernina that she loves but I am so happy with the use of these machines haven't even thought of going shopping for one. So give them a try I bet you are not unhappy either.