I have the SQ-9050 from walmart. It is now almost a year old.I use it for classes, I use it as much as my babylock espire. I have always been a brother lover from the start. Have had 3, 4 if you count my espire(made by brother). Have never had any problem with my 9050. It is very solid. stitches beautiful. Tension is very nice. Have done zippers, overcasting, rolled hems, gathering, twin needle, heirloom stitching with no problem. Haven't tried FMQ yet on it because I use my espire but I love the features on the machine, start stop button, reinforcement stitch, needle down. It is a great hobby machine. I wouldn't get it for heavy duty sewing or constant use, but it is great for occasional use. Like I said I use it weekly and have had it for a year with no problems but I do not use it daily or for long hours. I do a lot of my piecing on this machine and it is a great little piecer, came with all the quilting feet walking, FMQ, and 1/4 inch feet. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again