Originally Posted by Mitch's mom

Get the CS6000i and use it for awhile. Get spoiled by all the cool features, thread cutter, needle up and down, sewing without a foot control and speed control. Once you are drawn in by all those things, give it to your daughter and go buy yourself another machine. After using the CS6000i you will know what you do and don't want in a sewing machine. It is a great machine for the money. I wouldn't try making a winter coat on it but with the right needles and threads for your projects it will perform admirably.