I have had a variety of Singer sergers over the years (always upgrading) & now own a Babylock & it is fabulous. Don't use it much for quilting but have used it for finishing the edges of the quilt before binding. There is not 2 weeks that go by that I don't use it for something. Finishing placemats, napkins (Babylock has a wonderful wavy edge), altering clothes that I need to take in etc. I cannot imagine sewing without having a serger - it makes such a professional finish on things. Some are much more complicated than others but once you learn it & the Babylock that I have threads the loopers itself so it is amazing (much more expensive though). I have had a Singer (top of the line) that was an absolute nightmare to thread & I had lots of experience with one so I can't imagine a beginner having success with it. Hope this helps. I am a true supporter of having a serger BUT not if you are not going to use it.