I have an old Singer 401 slant o matic that I use everyday for several hours a day, doing all my piecing on it. Love that machine. It sews beautifully and is very easy to maintain, a real workhorse. I bought it at a thrift shop for 40.00 in a cabinet. I have a new brother (electronic) that I use maybe once a week, mainly for decorative stitches or quilting small items. For me the brother has too small an area around the needle and I have trouble getting my hands in there to thread or change feet or needles which is a pain. I just got a hopping/darning foot for the 401 and am trying it out for quilting. My other newer machine is a Viking Mega Quilter I have on a frame for quilting. Love that one too.